Waste and Cleansing Driver

We are recruiting for 9 Waste and Cleansing Driver posts to join our dedicated Blitz Team within Nottingham City Council's Waste and Cleansing service. The Blitz Team operates on a Monday to Friday, 14:00 to 22:00 shift pattern, providing a rapid response to environmental issues across Nottingham. The successful candidates will be responsible for removing fly-tipping from council-owned land, undertaking a range of street cleansing activities, and supporting other frontline environmental services as required. This is a physically demanding, customer-focused role that plays a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors. The role requires flexibility to support operational priorities, including street cleansing, environmental improvement work, and assisting other Council services when required. The position is ideal for individuals who take pride in improving local neighbourhoods and delivering high-quality public services.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A full UK driving licence for vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight (C1 entitlement to drive up to 7.5 tonnes is desirable).
• Experience of working in waste management, street cleansing, environmental services, grounds maintenance, highways, logistics, or a similar frontline operational environment.
• Experience of driving work vehicles safely and carrying out daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements, safe working practices, manual handling techniques, and the importance of maintaining a safe working environment.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative to prioritise tasks and respond to changing operational demands.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with residents, businesses and colleagues, including handling difficult situations calmly and respectfully.
• The ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions, including lifting, carrying, walking and operating equipment for prolonged periods.
• Experience of using handheld devices, mobile technology or digital systems to record work activities and report issues. [
• A flexible and positive approach to work, with a willingness to support a variety of environmental and cleansing services to meet operational priorities.
• A commitment to Nottingham City Council's values, including equality, diversity and inclusion, customer focus, teamwork and continuous improvement.