Details:
- Salary: £14.51 - 16.23 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Edinburgh City of Edinburgh
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
Street Cleaner Driver
Location: Edinburgh East
Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour
Hours of Work: 4 days on 4 days off minute break) OR Monday to Friday 07:00 – 14:57 (45-minute break)
Contract: Temporary ongoing
Start Date: Immediate starts available
The Role
You will support the cleansing and upkeep of Edinburgh’s streets and public areas whilst also operating a cage vehicle to assist with waste collection and disposal.
This is a dual-role position combining driving responsibilities with hands-on street cleansing duties.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
* Driving a cage vehicle safely and responsibly across designated routes
* Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects in line with health & safety procedures
* Transporting collected waste to disposal sites
* Cleaning and servicing city streets and public spaces
* Sweeping, brushing, and removing leaves and debris
* Removing weeds from pavements and public areas using manual tools
* Emptying public litter and waste bins
* Safe collection, handling, and disposal of waste materials
* Handling physically demanding tasks including lifting, bending, and repetitive movements
* Walking long distances throughout shifts
* Occasional interaction with members of the public
* Dealing with unpleasant waste, including bodily fluids where required
Successful Candidates Will:
* Hold a valid UK driving licence (essential)
* Will receive full induction, training, and PPE
* Be confident driving a cage vehicle in urban environments
* Be honest, reliable, and punctual
* Have a strong work ethic and willingness to carry out manual work
* Be able to work effectively as part of a team
* Be health and safety conscious
* Maintain professionalism while working in public environments
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