PLA/2079 Driver (3.5t) x 2
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Position Overview & Specifications
Street Scene and Waste - Driver 3.5ft x 2
Do you have previous experience of manual work, preferably in street cleansing, and knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation?
Vacancies have become available for weekday Cleansing Operatives within our Street Scene and Waste department. Duties will include keeping the city and local environment clean and tidy through the cleansing of public land, highways and main roads. This will/could include cleansing of litterbins, fly tip and locations where spillages, litter and split bags have taken place and the safe removal of hazardous substances.
Weekend hours, you will normally be required to work 37 hours per week. Monday - Thursday 0630hrs - 1615hrs. This will be worked subject to the needs of your department. Willingness to undertake occasional out of hours night time duties as and when required. If your working week involves shift, night, rota, weekend or seasonal arrangements a detailed breakdown of your working hours will be provided separately by your line manager.
This role provides you with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The wider, generic role profile for Operatives will list the qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills we are seeking.
As this is a customer facing role a high level of customer service will be required.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, have been in Plymouth City Council care or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Marie Quinn, Operations Manager (Street Scene/Waste) on 01752 304157
Closing Date: Monday 27 March
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for PLA/2079 Driver (3.5t) x 2 roles across Plymouth City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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