NLGV Driver Operative - Street Cleansing

Thurrock Council · Grays, England, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Title:

NLGV Driver Operative - Street Cleansing

Salary:

£30,219– £33,819 per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Grade:

C

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37 hours per week

About the Department

The Clean & Green Service is responsible for maintaining and improving Thurrock's parks, open spaces, housing areas, cemeteries and public realm. Working within the new locality-based operational structure, our teams deliver high-quality environmental services that support cleaner, greener and safer communities.

This role forms part of an integrated service working closely with Street Cleansing, Highways Maintenance and Waste Collection teams to provide an efficient and responsive service across the borough.

About the Role

As a NLGV Driver Operative for Street Cleansing, you will be responsible for

Carrying out a range of street cleansing service activities ensuring that a high standard of street cleansing is achieved through the cleansing of a wide range of public spaces including, but not limited to, public highways, car parks, housing areas, footways and other council owned spaces.

Working as part of an integrated Area Team delivering Street Cleansing across a defined locality.

Providing mechanical and manual street cleansing and sweeping duties through daily work scheduling in line with required standards and ensuring compliance with all aspects of health and safety. Vehicles include, but are not limited to, vehicles under 3.5t GVW including small mechanical sweepers.

Working flexibly and as part of a team to provide excellent grounds maintenance services to the community.

Collaborative working with Street Cleansing, Highways Maintenance, and Waste Collections teams to reflect the new integrated Clean & Green Structure. To ensure that accurate records of work undertaken are maintained using digital systems and data-driven monitoring, e.g., Bartec, in-cab systems, or Power BI for performance management and reporting

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who has

RQF Level 2 in Street Cleansing or similar

Knowledge of COPLAR 2019 standards

Trained in herbicide application PA1/PA6

First Aid Certificate

Experience of driving a wide range of non-LGV vehicles

Experience of use of equipment such as mechanical sweepers, pedestrian operated sweepers etc in public spaces.

Experience of working to cleansing standards and schedules.

Essential Qualifications:

RQF Level 2 in Street Cleansing or similar, First Aid Certificate and be trained in herbicide application PA1/PA6

DBS Check:

Not Required for this post

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

Staff discounts and local offers

A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only):

19th November 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External):

29th November 2026

Interview Date:

To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact

James Gatton - Clean & Green Team Manager

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council

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