Street Van Driver

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Working Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7am- 3.15pm + occasional weekend work and overtime 

Salary: £24,193,31 per annum + excellent benefits

Here at Serco we have an exciting opportunity for an Street Van Driver to join our street cleansing team. With a professional, dedicated, and friendly team of Refuse and Recycling and Street Cleansing staff, we ensure that streets, homes, and businesses are kept clean, safe and tidy, whilst providing the very best levels of customer service to all members of the community that we serve. And right now, we have an opportunity for a like-minded individual to join our team of essential key workers and help us make a positive difference to the environment we all live and work in. 

Within this role you will undertake duties such as;

• Sweep pavements/roads
• Empty litter/dog waste bins
• Load and transport vehicles 

Using your experience of street cleansing you will be responsible for the daily inspection and reporting procedure for machinery, prior and on completion of usage, including vehicles. You will be responsible for the cleanliness of machines and vehicles, ensuring that Health and Safety guidelines are observed at all times.

We know that Environmental Services workers are our community’s unsung heroes, and it can be pretty hard work, but we can offer you the opportunity to go home each day with a sense of community spirit, pride in your work, belonging within a supportive and diverse team and the knowledge that your work is making a difference in helping to promote a cleaner, greener living and working space for everyone in.

In addition to job satisfaction, we also offer a fantastic work/life balance. With pre-planned routes and set start and finish times, there are no nasty surprises or late finishes with Serco, leaving you with plenty of time to spend with your family and friends. 

You won’t be doing this alone either. Our team is made up of professional, friendly, and supportive teammates, including managers who began their careers with Serco as Loaders and Drivers who now hold Supervisor, Operations Manager and Contract Manager titles. 

We are dedicated to the ongoing development and career progression of our employees, with outstanding training opportunities made available to you, along with the chance to undertake additional qualifications. These include, but are not limited to, HGV Class 2 Driver Training, Transport Manager CPC, Team Leader and Management training, and a supportive management team who will provide guidance and advice to ensure you achieve all that you want to with Serco

What you'll need to do the role

First and foremast this role will include the use of a 3.5T sweeper, so you will already hold a full and clean UK driving licence.

You will need to be self motivated with the willingness to undertakes further training.

This role can see you walking long distances daily so you must be physically fit.

Why Serco Meaningful and vital work: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s live.

A world of opportunity: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

Great people: We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment. 

What we offer  

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the quality of life in our communities
• A role as a company ambassador
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• Interesting, varied and enjoyable work
• 24 days annual leave 

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application.  For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities.  Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.