Street Scene Operative (HGV Driver)

About the Role: 

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you have an HGV licence? Would you like to contribute to your local area?

At Maidstone Borough Council we are looking for motivated individuals committed to delivering high standards to join our Street Cleansing Team, predominately working in Maidstone Town Centre. 

The role of Street Scene Operative involves manually sweeping and cleaning streets and footpaths, picking up litter and emptying litter bins, and maintaining cleanliness standards in line with Defra requirements.  You will need to be able to work on your own, outside in all weathers, and be used a physically active role. 

As a Street Scene Operative (HGV Driver) you will also be using street cleansing vehicles up to HGV and equipment as directed by the Street Scene Supervisor.

This position is full time working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday on a permanent basis.

About you: 

You will enjoy working outdoors in all weathers and be able to work on your own initiative, as well as working within a small operation team.

Additionally, you will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high service standards.

You will need to either hold an NVQ Level 2 in street cleansing or be prepared to study towards the qualification.

Some experience of street cleansing would be great, but full training and PPE will be provided.

Applicants will also require a valid HGV licence, Class 1 or 2.

About Maidstone Borough Council:

Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy. We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.

At Maidstone Borough Council we recognise the importance of flexible working and the benefits this can bring to both our staff and the Council. We know that by offering employees a range of flexible working opportunities we can positively impact their wellbeing and engagement, and drive productivity in return. As such we have developed a highly flexible hybrid working policy, alongside our flexi time and flexible working policies, enabling staff to shape their working patterns around building a greater work life balance.

This is an exciting time to join MBC’s Corporate Property Service. Following a recent service restructure, we are investing in new roles that strengthen our capacity, support best practice, and reflect the growing importance of our diverse Corporate Property Portfolio. With fresh opportunities, a clear direction of travel, and a service that is increasingly recognised across the organisation, we are building a team that is ambitious, collaborative, and committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes for our communities. If you want to be part of a service that is evolving and expanding, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Our Offer:

A range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave.
• Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities.
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS).
• Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work. 
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax. 
• Annual flu vaccine.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping.
• Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals.
• A professional fee payment, if required for the role.

Selection Process:

Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.

Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Steven McKenzie, Street Scene Cleansing Supervisor on 07919 212302.

Job Description and Person Specification

Interview Date: TBC