Street Care Driver / Operative

Darlington Borough Council are looking to recruit a Street Care Driver/Operative to work alongside existing staff within the Street Scene department.

Driving a fully equiped mobile workshop, you will be responsible for the removal of graffiti and chewing gum and various other activities involving the use of a pressure wash. You will assist with painting/varnishing and minor repairs to bollards, posts, pavements, street furniture and other assets belonging to the Council. You will also undertake general duties to improve the quality of streets in residential areas including the collection of litter and fly tipping.

The successful candidate will need a full driving licence, one years experience of working in a street scene environment or related field, knowledge of street care activities and an awareness of health and safety procedures. You will be adaptable and able to learn new skills, have the ability to prioritise and work under pressure and well as the ability to work on your own initiative.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)


• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions


• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes


• Staff equality forums


• Green Car Leasing Scheme


• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development


• Physiotherapy service


• Confidential counselling service


• Great wellbeing offer


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts


• Local and National retailer discounts


• Arriva Employee


• Travel Club