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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking foran HGV Driver - Mechanical Sweeper to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week (37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime). The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of 30,559 - 35,235 per annum plus (contractual overtime). Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for motivated individuals to join the Street Cleansing Crewwithin our Public Realm team. To be successful, you will share our values , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the Public Realm team The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the District Councils' countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas. In addition, the team is responsible for council owned play areas, management of the councils' tree stock, routine grounds maintenance on roadside verges and open spaces within council housing areas as well as keeping the districts clean through litter collection, mechanical sweeping and removing fly tips. About the role This role will be based at our Stowmarket depot and will play a key part in keeping the joint district and our public open spaces clean, tidy and welcoming. As a Mechanical Sweeper Driver and Street Cleanser, you will be responsible for delivering a range of street cleansing services of a practical and physically demanding nature including use of specialised mechanical sweeping vehicles (including HGV's), other cleansing machinery and equipment as well as litter control duties of trunk roads. The role is for 40 hours per week spread over 5 working days (Monday Friday)and will include weekend working on a rota basis (time off in lieu for additional hours worked). About you You will be experienced in street cleansing or a related role and enjoy working outside either individually or as part of a team. You will be proud of the work you do and keen to provide a service to residents and visitors alike. You will need to demonstrate: your street cleansing experience and level of proficiency in a range of tasks (or demonstrate skills you have that could transfer to this role) ability to operate street sweeping vehicles the ability to communicate well with members of the public, colleagues and supervisory staff as well as understanding and practicing good customer care a pro-active and flexible approach and the ability to use own initiative awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice and responsibility computer literacy and the ability to use email and mobile devices ability to maintain accurate work records You must hold a full HGV driving licence and have experience in driving mechanical sweepers. About us Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits of working for us Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Program Employee Assist Program Health Care Options Closing date: 5pm, 21 April 2025. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this HGV Driver - Mechanical Sweeper ?? role, please click apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. TPBN1_UKTJ