Driver Street Cleaner
Pertemps · Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Driver Street Cleaner at Pertemps, based in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, paying £16.23 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £16.23 per hour
- Location
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Cleaner
Bang in line with the market for cleaner
Reference 263104203
About the role
Driver Street Cleaner
Location: Edinburgh East
Pay Rate: £14.51 - £16.23 per hour
Hours of Work: 4 days on 4 days off 06.00-17.02/09.00-20.02 (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):
What to Expect
Successful Candidates Will:
Location: Edinburgh East
Pay Rate: £14.51 - £16.23 per hour
Hours of Work: 4 days on 4 days off 06.00-17.02/09.00-20.02 (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
What to Expect
- A physically intensive role involving heavy lifting and regular bending/kneeling
- Extensive walking across urban areas
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Responsibility for safe vehicle operation and compliance
- Full induction, training, and PPE provided
Successful Candidates Will:
- Hold a valid UK driving licence (essential)
- 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
Reference: 263104203 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 30 Sep 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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