3.5T Street Scene Driver


Company:	South Hams District Council
Salary:	£24,796
Hours:	Full-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

South Hams District Council is seeking a 3.5T Street Scene Driver.

The successful candidate will operate vehicles within Categories B and C1, including vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. This key role provides cover for a variety of duties undertaken by the Street Cleansing Service

Responsibilities include covering the Manual Street Cleansing Operative role; driving litter bin collection routes and emptying bins; operating a 3.5T small mechanical sweeper and a 7.5T medium mechanical sweeper; and undertaking associated duties such as litter picking, clearing debris, and emptying litter bins.

The role will also involve operating the Foamstream machine, a non-chemical weed control system used on the Council's hard landscape assets in prominent locations across the South Hams, including Dartmouth, Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Totnes.

Other duties include manual weeding, pushing a barrow, maintaining public areas to a high standard for residents and visitors, and operating a range of Council vehicles and equipment.

For an informal discussion please contact Mark Capper, Street Scene Manager on mark.capper@swdevon.gov.uk or 01822 813412

Closing date: Sunday 9 August 2026

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing Monday 17 August 2026

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