Street Cleansing Driver/Operative

Broxbourne Environmental Services Trading Limited (BEST) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Broxbourne Borough Council delivering the Council’s domestic refuse and recycling collections, commercial waste collections, street cleansing, grounds maintenance and cemetery services, plus a range of other activities. The following vacancies regularly arise.

Street Cleansing Driver/Operatives (Ref: FLSO/SC)                                                   

Salary £19,531.20 per annum   -   plus performance bonus

A flexible person is required to perform a range of duties including the cleansing of residential roads, town centres and parks. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to quality and ensure the Borough is maintained to a high standard.

Applicants must have a full British manual driving licence. Experience of driving mechanical sweepers would be an advantage, but not essential.

Applicants for all posts must be prepared to work outside in all weather conditions, enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in their work, be able to demonstrate the best principles of customer care and be prepared to work flexibly, including on bank holidays.

The benefits package includes:

• 28 days leave entitlement
• A full training and development programme
• NEST Pension Scheme Membership 
• Free membership to two local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.
• Uniform
• Comprehensive benefits and discount scheme

The ability to communicate and understand written and verbal instructions is essential in these posts.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

BEST is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Borough of Broxbourne website.

Application forms must be submitted online quoting the relevant reference.

BEST c/o Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ

Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk

Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk