Driver Operative (Lates)

Job Introduction

Job title: Driver Operative (Lates)

Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/42657/1885

Number of Positions: 2

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 4 on 4 off Monday to Sunday 14:30-01:00am

Location: Newton Road, Liverpool

Closing Date: 19/06/2026

Job Category: Street Cleansing

Region / Division: Liverpool

Business Unit: Neighbourhoods & Housing

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate company vehicles in accordance with legislation and company policy.
• Carry out litter picking on public streets, shop fronts, grassed areas, and highways.
• Brush, sweep, and empty litter bins throughout the city.
• Remove faeces and dead animals as part of normal duties.
• Operate CX sweepers, 3.5 and 7.5 tonne sweepers, and refuse collection vehicles (Licence Dependent).
• Remove weed growth, clear leaf litter, and respond to enquiries while working on the network.
• Assist with reactive tasks to provide a targeted and flexible response to environmental problems reported.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (Category B).
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• At least 27 days holiday, rising to 32 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time).
• Weekend and bank holiday working essential, with an additional weekend allowance of £6,014 and irregular hours allowance of £4,644 per annum.
• Agile working option where appropriate.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Progression and training opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Employee volunteering scheme.

Next Steps

• Closing date: midnight on 19th June 2026.
• Shortlisting date: week commencing 22nd June 2026.
• Interview type: Face to Face.

Equal Opportunities

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We guarantee an interview to candidates from under represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Adjustments

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