£14.51 - £16.23 per hour
About the Role
The Street Cleaner Driver role in Edinburgh involves operating a cage vehicle to collect waste while also performing hands-on street cleansing duties. This full-time, temporary position with Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts offers a salary between £14.51 and £16.23 per hour. You will drive designated routes, complete daily vehicle checks, and transport rubbish to disposal sites, ensuring public areas remain tidy. Two shift patterns are available: four days on, four days off from 06:00 to 17:02, or Monday to Friday 07:00 to 14:57, both with a 45-minute break. Immediate starts are offered for this ongoing contract.
Street Cleaner Driver
Location: Edinburgh East
Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour
Hours of Work: 4 days on 4 days off 06.00-17.02 (45 minute break) OR Monday to Friday 07:00 – 14:57 (45-minute break)
Contract: Temporary ongoing
Start Date: Immediate starts available
The Role
You will support the cleansing and upkeep of Edinburgh’s streets and public areas whilst also operating a cage vehicle to assist with waste collection and disposal.
This is a dual-role position combining driving responsibilities with hands-on street cleansing duties.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
- Driving a cage vehicle safely and responsibly across designated routes
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects in line with health & safety procedures
- Transporting collected waste to disposal sites
- Cleaning and servicing city streets and public spaces
- Sweeping, brushing, and removing leaves and debris
- Removing weeds from pavements and public areas using manual tools
- Emptying public litter and waste bins
- Safe collection, handling, and disposal of waste materials
- Handling physically demanding tasks including lifting, bending, and repetitive movements
- Walking long distances throughout shifts
- Occasional interaction with members of the public
- Dealing with unpleasant waste, including bodily fluids where required
Successful Candidates Will:
- Hold a valid UK driving licence (essential)
- Will receive full induction, training, and PPE
- Be confident driving a cage vehicle in urban environments
- Be honest, reliable, and punctual
- Have a strong work ethic and willingness to carry out manual work
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team
- Be health and safety conscious
- Maintain professionalism while working in public environments
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