Driver / Jet Wash Operative

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: Southwark Council
Service Area: Waste & Cleansing / Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance & Tree Services

Hours: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern:
Monday to Saturday: 06:00 – 12:00
6 days per week

Start Date: 29 June 2026
Duration: 12 weeks

Location

Depot Base:
Unit 1, Sandgate Industrial Estate
57 Sandgate Street
Southwark
SE15 1LE

Pay

Estimated Hourly Rate: £20.41 per hour

Based on 6 hours per day, Monday to Saturday.

Job Overview

Southwark Council is seeking a Driver / Jet Wash Operative to support street cleansing and public hazard response work across the borough.

The role will involve using a high-powered jet wash to clean street issues relating to public hazards, remove graffiti and paint over problem areas where required. The successful candidate will need to work safely in a public-facing outdoor environment, use basic reporting apps on a smartphone and follow instructions accurately.

Candidates must have a driving licence and CPC driving qualification. Hi-vis and boots are required; additional PPE will be provided.

Important – Please Read Carefully

This role requires a driving licence and CPC driving qualification.

You must be comfortable working outdoors, using high-powered jet washing equipment, removing graffiti, painting over issues, reporting jobs through smartphone apps and working early morning shifts Monday to Saturday.

Candidates who cannot work 6 days per week, 06:00–12:00, are unlikely to be suitable.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive as required to support cleansing operations
• Use high-powered jet wash equipment to clean street issues
• Clean public hazard areas safely and effectively
• Remove graffiti from public areas
• Paint over graffiti or related issues where required
• Use smartphone apps to report completed works or issues
• Follow instructions from supervisors and managers
• Wear hi-vis, safety boots and required PPE
• Work safely in public areas and around pedestrians
• Support wider cleansing duties where required
• Maintain good standards of conduct when working in public spaces
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Report issues, hazards or equipment problems promptly

Essential Experience & Skills

• Driving licence
• CPC driving qualification
• Experience in driving, cleansing, street services, jet washing, graffiti removal, manual labour or similar outdoor work
• Comfortable using high-powered jet wash equipment
• Basic smartphone skills
• Ability to use reporting apps
• Comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions
• Able to follow health and safety procedures
• Reliable and punctual for early starts
• Able to work Monday to Saturday, 06:00–12:00
• Willing to wear hi-vis, boots and PPE
• Good practical/manual work ethic

Desirable

• Manual handling experience
• Previous local authority cleansing or environmental services experience
• Experience removing graffiti
• Experience using pressure washers or jet washing equipment
• Experience painting over graffiti or surface issues

Additional Information

Hi-vis and boots are required. Additional PPE will be provided.

Interview will be a general phone chat about previous experience.

Disclaimer

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