Driver/Operative (Grade 4)
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.68 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Newport, Isle Of Wight |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job title: Driver/Operative (Grade 4)
Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance
Location: Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES,Newport City Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Pay: £13.68 per hour
Under the supervision of the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors to carry out Contractual Street Cleansing duties and when operationally applicable drive Council vehicles.
Key Results Areas
Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per specification of the Contract, and in accordance with the Daily Route Schedules.
To drive Council vehicles complying with all instructions as issued in the Driver Handbook.
Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations, including the wearing of Council uniform, including protective clothing, and footwear.
To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/ supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc.
When instructed attend all training courses.
Undertake such driving/cleansing duties as directed by the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing).
Qualifications and Experience
Hold a current, full, UK driving licence (essential)
Able to demonstrate experience of working in a refuse/cleansing environment (desirable)
Supervisory Responsibilities
The postholder will supervise Cleansing Operatives when working together
Supervision Received
Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors
Principal Contacts
Supervisors
Client Officers
Cleansing Operatives
Members of the public
Special Conditions
The postholder will be required to work a rostered shift pattern, including weekends, bank holidays and extra-statutory days.
1 Driver required for Monday to Friday 6am - 1:54pm
1 Driver required for Thursday to Monday 6am - 1:54pm
Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance
Location: Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES,Newport City Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Pay: £13.68 per hour
Under the supervision of the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors to carry out Contractual Street Cleansing duties and when operationally applicable drive Council vehicles.
Key Results Areas
Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per specification of the Contract, and in accordance with the Daily Route Schedules.
To drive Council vehicles complying with all instructions as issued in the Driver Handbook.
Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations, including the wearing of Council uniform, including protective clothing, and footwear.
To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/ supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc.
When instructed attend all training courses.
Undertake such driving/cleansing duties as directed by the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing).
Qualifications and Experience
Hold a current, full, UK driving licence (essential)
Able to demonstrate experience of working in a refuse/cleansing environment (desirable)
Supervisory Responsibilities
The postholder will supervise Cleansing Operatives when working together
Supervision Received
Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors
Principal Contacts
Supervisors
Client Officers
Cleansing Operatives
Members of the public
Special Conditions
The postholder will be required to work a rostered shift pattern, including weekends, bank holidays and extra-statutory days.
1 Driver required for Monday to Friday 6am - 1:54pm
1 Driver required for Thursday to Monday 6am - 1:54pm