UBU Environmental Limited
HGV Road Sweeper Driver
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Company Description
UBU Environmental Limited is the largest operated road sweeper hire company in the North West, managing a fleet of over 120 Bucher VT road sweepers, high-pressure road jetters, and jet vac whale tankers. Established in 1998 as a family-owned and managed business, the company builds on over 50 years of plant hire experience through its sister company T J Murphy Ltd. UBU Environmental operates from a dedicated site in Walkden, Manchester, with access to yard facilities in Liverpool and Cumbria. The business focuses on high performance, compliance, and reducing road sweeper waste sent to landfill. UBU Environmental maintains strong, long-term customer relationships by providing efficient, reliable services that aim to exceed expectations.
Role Description
This full-time, on-site HGV Road Sweeper Driver role is based in Manchester. The position involves operating HGV road sweepers safely and efficiently on assigned routes, including construction sites, highways, and industrial locations. Daily tasks include conducting pre- and post-trip vehicle checks, reporting defects, and ensuring all equipment is used correctly. The driver will be responsible for handling collected materials, following environmental and waste disposal procedures, and maintaining accurate records of work completed. The role also requires communicating effectively with dispatch, adhering to company policies and compliance standards, and representing UBU Environmental professionally at customer sites.
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- Candidates should possess strong HGV truck driving skills and experience operating heavy vehicles, ideally road sweepers.
- Candidates should possess a high level of accuracy in following routes, completing job sheets, and adhering to safety and compliance procedures.
- Candidates should possess safe material handling skills, including loading, unloading, and managing waste in line with environmental regulations.
- Candidates should possess good organization skills for managing daily schedules, vehicle checks, and documentation.
- Valid HGV license (appropriate category), Driver CPC, and a clean driving record are highly beneficial.
- Experience in environmental services, construction, or plant hire operations is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and maintain professional communication with customers and colleagues.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional early starts, late finishes. (Weekend overtime available - optional)
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