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Sweeper Driver
Ground Sweeper Driver – Leeds
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive with overtime Contract Type: Full-time, permanent Typical Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
About the Role
Not all sweeping is the same—this is specialist work where precision and skill truly make a difference.
At Ground Control, our Road Sweeper Drivers are trusted specialists whose expertise ensures mud and dust are cleared from critical sites, ensuring road and site safety, compliance, and smooth operations.
Your role combines hands-on sweeping with yard and driving operations for a dynamic, highly skilled team.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate large, left-hand drive sweepers with precision
- Clear mud, dust, and debris from construction sites and access routes
- Tip collected material efficiently
- Perform yard duties and other associated duties
- Work independently, making informed, professional decisions
Why Join Ground Control?
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- Master advanced technology: Handle specialist road sweepers, perfecting your technical skills.
- Make a tangible impact: Keep roads safer, sites compliant, and communities running smoothly.
- Variety & challenge: Merge sweeping with yard work for a diverse, engaging role.
- Earn your reputation: Work as a trusted expert, respected by your team and clients.
- Stability & rewards: Enjoy long-term full-time work, overtime opportunities, PPE, and a uniform.
- Join a respected employer: Gain stability at a company recognised for safety, sustainability, and employee focus.
Requirements
✔ Full UK driving licence (Category C (Class 2)) ✔ Driver CPC qualification ✔ Proven experience operating large vehicles safely and precisely ✔ Strong familiarity (or preference) with left-hand drive vehicles ✔ Dependable approach with focus on safety, cleanliness, and attention to detail
About Ground Control
Established in 1973, we’re a UK-based grounds maintenance specialist dedicated to keeping key sites across the country clean, safe, and accessible. We take pride in delivering exceptional service to over 50,000+ UK locations.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we champion an inclusive culture where diversity drives innovation. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to:
- Fairness & equity at every recruitment stage
- Reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants/employees
- Clear policies against discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation
- Ongoing training to uphold our core values: dignity, respect, and inclusion
We strive for a workplace where every colleague feels valued, empowered, and engaged—supporting a shared vision of excellence.
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