OR121502 – NLGV Driver Operative – Manual Labour

Job Details

Work Pattern: 37 hours per week,

PAYE Pay Rate: £15.16 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To help keep Thurrock’s streets, public areas and council-owned spaces clean, safe and well-maintained. The role involves carrying out manual street cleaning, litter picking, sweeping and operating small mechanical cleaning vehicles and equipment to maintain high standards across the borough.

Typical Day Overview

  • Carry out street cleaning duties across different areas of Thurrock.

  • Undertake litter picking, manual sweeping and mechanical street sweeping.

  • Empty litter and dog waste bins and remove fly-tipping, graffiti and weeds.

  • Operate small mechanical sweepers and other equipment, such as blowers and strimmers.

  • Drive non-LGV vehicles between different cleaning locations.

  • Complete vehicle checks and ensure equipment is safe and ready to use.

  • Record completed work, timesheets, vehicle checks and any incidents using handheld or in-cab digital systems.

  • Work alongside other Clean & Green teams to support grounds maintenance, highways and waste services.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

  • Experience of street cleaning, grounds maintenance or other practical outdoor work.

  • Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.

  • Confident driving a range of non-LGV vehicles.

  • Experience operating mechanical sweepers or similar machinery.

  • Good understanding of basic vehicle and equipment maintenance.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Good communication skills and a flexible approach to work.

  • Ability to follow health and safety procedures and work safely.

  • Good basic digital skills to complete work records and vehicle checks.

  • Reliable, organised and able to work to schedules.

Essential Requirements & Qualifications

  • Full Category B driving license – essential.

  • Experience driving a range of non-LGV vehicles.

  • Experience operating mechanical equipment, such as sweepers.

  • Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.

  • Basic digital literacy and confidence using handheld or in-cab systems.

  • Flexible approach to working hours, including unsociable hours and bank holidays.

  • Willingness to work across different locations within Thurrock.

  • Commitment to equality, diversity and the council’s values.

Desirable (not essential):

  • RQF Level 2 in Street Cleansing or similar.

  • Knowledge of COPLAR 2019 standards.

  • PA1/PA6 herbicide application training.

  • First Aid Certificate.

  • Experience working within a local authority or similar contractor.