HGV Sweeper Driver Class 2, Barrow upon Soar

HGV Sweeper Driver (Class 2)

Location: Charnwood LE12

Pay Rate: £15.88 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 4:00pm

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Sweeper Driver (Class 2) to join a busy refuse and street cleansing operation based in Charnwood. This role involves driving and operating specialist street sweeping machinery, supporting refuse and recycling collections, and maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and operate specialised street sweeping vehicles
• Sweep designated road channels, footways, and public areas, removing debris, leaves, and litter
• Carry out refuse and recycling collections as required
• Demonstrate knowledge and safe operation of all machinery associated with the role
• Assist refuse loaders on designated rounds to ensure routes are completed within service level agreements
• Undertake all duties in a professional manner, using safe lifting and manual handling techniques
• Use in‑cab technology and handheld/mobile devices as directed
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and in real time
• Carry out daily vehicle and machinery inspections before and after use, reporting any defects
• Ensure vehicles and machinery are kept clean and well maintained
• Maintain excellent customer and client relations, particularly with members of the public and other road users

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
6:00am to 4:00pm

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence (maximum of 6 points)
• Driver CPC qualification
• Experience driving rigid vehicles up to 32 tonnes
• Willingness to support the team by assisting refuse loaders when required
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic
• Willingness to undertake a range of operational tasks as part of the role
• Ability to work safely and follow health & safety procedures at all times

Licence Required

Category C / Class 2 (Rigid vehicles up to 32 tonnes) - Essential

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

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