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Temporary

Post Title Driver/Operative(Cleansing)

Blue Arrow
Newport
money-bag £13.68/hour
Posted: 20 May 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 19 June 2026
Ref: 225138626

- Manual and mechanical street cleansing operations

- Street washing

- Removal of graffiti and fly-posting

- Weed spraying operations

- Weed removal operations

- Emptying of bins and waste removal

Leaf collection


Qualifications

All:

- Full current driving licence

- 7.5 tonne driver licence (or prepared to undertake and pass within 6 month period)


Knowledge

- Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace

- Practical knowledge of City street map

- Knowledge of vehicle operating licence requirements


Experience

- Experience in working outdoors in all weathers

- Experienced in working on own initiative and on the spot decision making including dynamic risk assessments.

- Previous experience operating plant and cleansing vehicles


Aptitude & Skills

- Interpret and action instructions

- Ability to deliver work to agreed quality

- Ability to communicate professionally at all levels.

- Ability to carry out written work associated with the task, including filling in vehicle defect books and work allocation logs.

- To conduct yourself in a professional manner when at work in a public environment as an ambassador to the council

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