HGV Driver (Mechanical Sweeper)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
01/09/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 14/09/2026 23:59
Salary:
£27,254 - £28,598 (plus pending pay award)
Job Category:
Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Are you a team player who enjoys working with others?
Are you looking for a community-based role that will help keep our borough clean and safe for our residents and visitors?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
An opportunity has arisen within our Street Cleansing Service for a HGV Mechanical Sweeper Driver.
As a HGV Mechanical Sweeper Driver, you'll join a team that directly contributes to creating a cleaner, greener, and safer environment for our communities. The role is hands-on, community-focused, and offers a real sense of purpose and pride in serving the borough.
What you’ll be doing
- Driving and operating mechanical sweeping vehicles across designated routes within the borough.
- Carrying out daily vehicle inspections and reporting any defects or maintenance requirements.
- Disposing of collected waste in accordance with council procedures.
- Assisting with manual street cleansing duties when required.
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety regulations.
- Responding to service requests, events, and environmental incidents as required.
- Maintaining accurate records of vehicle checks, routes completed, and any incidents.
Working Pattern
The working pattern for the role is:
37 hours per week
Monday to Thursday - 06.00am until 14.00pm
Friday - 06.00am until 13.30pm
What you need
- A positive, reliable and punctual approach
- An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to represent the Council positively and interact with residents in a friendly and professional way.
- Good awareness of health and safety practices
- A commitment to delivering high standards of street cleanliness and customer service.
In return, we can offer you:
- A competitive salary of up to £28,598
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Paul Steele, Waste and Street Cleansing Manager
Office: 01642 527114 or Mobile: 07384 798028.
This is a full-time permanent post open initially to existing Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council employees and Agency staff.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
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Internal Applicants Only: This vacancy is restricted to Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council employees. To apply, you must be registered as an internal user on your North East Jobs account. Guidance is available in the Supporting Documents section. Your request to be set up as an internal user will be sent to the Talent Acquisition Team for verification and must be approved before you can submit your application.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.