Sweeper Driver

Company Overview:

At Coinford, we are committed to be the contractor of choice for our clients and the employer of choice for our people. We attract and retain talented individuals who deliver win-win solutions across all operations. Our innovative and courageous approach is supported by structured training and development. We prioritise safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, ensuring a positive experience for all. As a successful family-run business, we take pride in our heritage and the strong values that have been passed down through generations. It's a testament to our success that multiple generations of the same families choose to work with us, affirming that we are on the right path to becoming an employer of choice. Join us and be part of a team that values professionalism, integrity, and excellence.

We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. As a leading company in the construction industry, we recognise the value of investing in our employees' development.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dedicated Road Sweeper Driver to join our team, covering Kent/Essex. In this role, you will be responsible for keeping roadways, gullies, and site areas clean and safe to support ongoing construction activities. During quieter periods, such as the summer months, you may also be required to assist with other site operations, including driving dumpers or rollers.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Operations

• Operate road sweepers to ensure roadways, gullies, and work areas remain clean and safe.
• Perform daily and weekly visual and operational checks to ensure the vehicle is in good, safe working order.
• Conduct basic sweeper maintenance, including changing brushes and keeping the vehicle clean inside and out.
• Load vehicles safely with the correct materials, avoiding contamination and following all environmental, health, and safety protocols.
• Plan daily workload efficiently to minimise disruption on-site.
• Wash down and clean the sweeper before leaving the site or entering highways.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with site safety and highway regulations at all times.
• Report any equipment issues or damages to your Line Manager promptly to ensure quick resolution.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date paperwork, timesheets, and maintenance logs.

Team Support

• Support other site operations as required, including dumper and roller driving during quieter sweeper periods.

This role is varied and hands-on, the above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of their role.

Experience / skills required:

Essential:

• Valid HGV Licence and Driver CPC qualification.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and professional attitude.
• Good timekeeping, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Resilience and ability to remain calm in challenging road or site situations.
• Reasonable level of physical fitness to manage sweeper maintenance and cleaning duties.

Desirable:

• Experience with left-hand drive vehicles.
• Familiarity with basic vehicle maintenance (training provided if required).
• Previous experience working onsite and operating plant.
• Dumper or roller tickets (training provided if not held).
• Familiarity with two-way radios and operational manuals.
• Understanding of Health & Safety protocols on construction sites.

Please note: this job requires a reasonable level of fitness for changing and maintaining brushes and keeping the vehicle clean (both in and outside of the vehicle)

Benefits:

• Competitive PAYE salary
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided for work travel and company phone/tablet for job reporting
• Mobile phone and PPE allowance
• Group Personal Accident scheme
• Pension & Salary Sacrifice Scheme – Helping you save for the future with tax-efficient contributions.
• 25 Days Annual Leave – Plus bank holidays, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Training & Development Opportunities – Invest in your growth with learning and career progression support.
• Regular company social events - To foster connection, collaboration, and a strong sense of community.