Street Cleansing Driver 7.5T

Street Cleansing Driver 7.5T
Permanent contract, South Cerney
37 hours per week
25,119 – £25,979 per annum
OTE £28,250 per annum

We’re a friendly and ambitious company with a big responsibility. We help to keep the spaces and places where people live, work and visit clean, green and tidy. We impact the lives of everyone where we work so it’s important that we always deliver quality and get it right first time. 

Ubico employs over 900 staff and operates 900 vehicles and plant over 1200 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you’ll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico ‘family’. The work is diverse and fast paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values - deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.

About the role…

Ubico Ltd requires experienced, enthusiastic, and well-motivated persons to carry out a wide range of street cleaning tasks within the Cotswold region.

The role will involve driving a range of vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonnes gross weight minimum and working with other street cleaning crews and vehicles in a team to clear areas where necessary.  Applicants must have a flexible approach to working hours and tasks allocated and to be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Some weekend working will be required in this role. All weekend working will be at enhanced rates  of pay.

Shift pattern:

October-March 06:00-14:00 Monday-Thursday with an earlier 13:30 finish time on Fridays. X1 4hr weekend morning shift to be worked per month on either Saturday or Sunday.

April-September 11:00-19:00 Thursday-Monday. (Rest days Tuesday-Wednesday) Additional payment will be available for this weekend working requirement.

Some of your daily tasks will be:

• Undertaking visual daily checks of the vehicle before it is used to ensure that the vehicle is in good working order, including checking oil, water, tyres, lights and beacons.
• To work with other street cleaning crews and vehicles in a team to clear areas where necessary.

You will need…

• Full driving licence to be able to drive a range of vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonnes gross weight minimum
• Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tacho Card
• Possess basic knowledge of vehicle, plant and machinery used for street cleaning activities.
• Ability and experience of driving 7.5T HGV’s transit sized caged vehicle safely and make checks on vehicles

If you would like further information about this role please have a look at the attached job description and person specifications.

What can we offer you?

• Full PPE supplied
• Opportunities for progression
• 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays. Holiday allowance rises to 30 days after 5 years
• Employee discounts - all of our employees can access our Unity Rewards app which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out restaurants and holidays. 
• Access to health and well being support including free eye tests, annual flu vaccinations and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earnings

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and complete your application form and  supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Ubico.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references;  proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.