Sweeper Driver

Location: Exeter
Pay: £13.93 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary with possibility of becoming Permanent

Berry Recruitment is currently recruiting a Sweeper Driver on behalf of our client based in Exeter. This is a temporary position offering consistent hours and the opportunity to play an important role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming public spaces.

You will work Monday to Friday on a rota basis:

• 7:00am - 3:30pm, or
• 6:00am - 2:00pm

Working independently or as part of a team within an allocated area, your duties will include:

• Removing litter and emptying litter bins as required
• Carrying out basic graffiti and fly-post removal, weed trimming, and general cleansing duties
• Cleaning public toilets and car parks when necessary
• Undertaking basic inspections of facilities and reporting any maintenance issues
• Identifying further work required for specialist teams (e.g. grounds maintenance, mechanical sweeping, tree work, large-scale graffiti removal, deep cleaning)
• Reporting issues affecting the appearance and safety of public spaces, including fly-tipping, abandoned vehicles, damaged street furniture, stray dogs, or misuse of council land
• Completing basic records such as time sheets, daily checks, and inspection logs
• Following all health & safety procedures and council policies at all times
• Working flexibly across shift patterns to meet service demands
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties relevant to the role

• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible, and safety-conscious
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• CPC Required

Full training will be provided to ensure you can carry out the role safely and effectively.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.