Street Scene Operative (Driver) x2

The successful applicant would be required to carry out the clearance of fly tipping and other responsive work across the Borough. Using street cleansing vehicles and equipment as directed by the Street Scene Supervisor.

You will enjoy working outdoors and able to work on your own initiative, as well as working within a small operation team.

You will need hold a UK driving licence for a minimum period of 6 months and either hold a NVQ Level 2 in street cleansing or be prepared to study towards the qualification.

Additionally, you will have excellent communication skills and the able to successfully work with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve a mutual goal.

Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy.

Pulled from the full job description

• Car scheme


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free flu jabs


• Season ticket loan, One role on shift covering a five-day over seven-day working pattern, with a 12% shift enhancement.


The other role will cover a Monday to Friday shift without a shift enhancement.

These are full-time positions on permanent contracts., We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.

We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.

Our Offer:

A range of benefits including:


• Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities



• Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors



• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)



• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)



• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave



• Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work



• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.



• A wide range of flexible working opportunities



• Annual flu vaccine



• Cycle to work scheme



• Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping



• Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals



• A professional fee payment, if required for the role


Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

Maidstone Borough Council has a Sponsor License which enables successful candidates in eligible roles to be sponsored for work Visa purposes.