Cleansing Driver in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Job Title: Cleansing Driver
Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire
Department: Environment and Climate Change
Reports To: Chargehand / Team Leader

Job Purpose:
At Sanctuary Personnel, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and efficient services to our communities. As a Cleansing Driver, you will play a key role in maintaining clean and safe streets by operating HGVs, mechanical sweepers, or refuse vehicles to collect waste, trade waste, or skips. You will also provide on-the-ground leadership to support staff performance, safety, and service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive HGVs and other council vehicles in line with legal and safety regulations.
• Collect household waste, trade waste, or skips as part of routine or scheduled services.
• Provide clear instructions to other staff, ensuring adherence to safe working practices and performance standards.
• Use lifting equipment safely and correctly, following all health and safety protocols.
• Read and interpret work schedules, maps, and route data to ensure timely and accurate collections.
• Operate in-cab technologies and complete required records such as tachographs, timesheets, and incident reports.
• Inspect and carry out basic vehicle maintenance checks, reporting any issues as required.
• Identify and report waste-related issues, unsafe driving conditions, or other operational concerns.
• Support team leaders in adjusting routes or staff deployment to maintain service delivery.
• Maintain a positive and professional image when interacting with members of the public.
• Undertake refuse loading or other street cleansing duties as needed.
• Participate in required training and development to maintain service standards and compliance.

Person Specification:

• Driving Licence: Holds a valid LGV Class C+E licence and CPC, allowing you to drive vehicles up to 44 GLVD (e.g. HGVs)
• Safety: Banksman trained and able to move vehicles safely
• Physical Capability: Able to carry out physically demanding work, including bending, lifting, walking, and working outdoors in various conditions
• Health Screening: Willing to undergo medical and other relevant occupational risk assessments
• Communication & Literacy: Able to complete records (e.g. timesheets, incident reports) and interpret basic instructions
• Numeracy & IT: Comfortable inputting basic data into digital systems and using in-cab technology

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Full training and development for your role
• The opportunity to contribute to cleaner, safer communities across Kirklees
• Stable, structured working hours

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