Job Description

Job Title:

Sweeper Driver/External Services Operative

Posting Start Date:

01/12/2025

Job Id:

1949

School/Department:

Estates & Facilities Management

Work Arrangement:

Full Time (On site)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Salary per annum ():

23,742.00 - 24,685.00

Closing Date:

14/12/25
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.



We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Overview

Contributing to the Estates & Facilities Management strategy, as a Sweeper Driver and Litter Picker, and external services, you will support day-to-day operations across the Transport & Logistics service.



Reporting to the Campus Transportation and Logistics Manager, based in either Transport Service or the Logistics service with the ability to support either service, you will carry out the operation of sweeper equipment and, where necessary, engage in manual litter picking duties to ensure the University pedestrian and car park areas remain safe and litter-free. The role will require a flexible, multi-skilled approach as your driving contribution will be deployed according to service delivery requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities

Carry out daily maintenance and checks on the allocated machine, reporting any defects.


Emptying and washing out the sweeper hopper. Carry out external services to include litter picking, deep cleaning and grounds maintenance activity Drive and operate the machine safely around the required areas to the required discharge point. Respond politely to approaches from members of the public, students and members of University staff. Ensure that areas on the relevant round are cleaned in accordance with University Policy. Carry out manual sweeping in areas inaccessible to the sweeper machine, litter picking, and collection of other materials as required. Report accidents and incidents as required. Maintain records as required. Liaise with the Campus Transport and Logistics Manager in relation to sweeper breakdowns and/or reactive maintenance. Liaise with external maintenance contractors to ensure that all faults are recorded and resolved during planned maintenance visits. As a member of our professional staff, you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to professional behaviours set out in the Sheffield Professional Framework. Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

Essential or desirable

Stage(s) assessed at

Substantial experience of driving mechanical sweepers in a pedestrian access area, such as Tennants Green Machine 636, Jonson 220. Including daily/weekly operator duties involved with routine maintenance.

Essential

Interview




A full UK driving licence.

Essential

Interview




Effective communication skills with the ability to receive instructions and pass information clearly and concisely.

Essential

Interview




Basic experience with IT packages, including MS Office suite, Google applications and email.

Essential

Interview




Excellent customer service skills, with experience of responding to requests for service whilst out delivering planned service.

Essential

Interview




The ability to work closely with other members of Campus Services to deliver a unified service delivery to meet the needs and expectations of the customer.

Essential

Interview




Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines

Essential

Interview




Ability to understand where and when it is safe to operate the mechanical sweeper, given the changing situations on and around the University Campus.

Essential

Interview




Ability to work flexibly and respond to the demands of the service.

Essential

Interview




A willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Desirable

Interview

Further Information

Grade

3

Salary

23,742 - 24,685 (per annum with potential to progress to 25,804 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution)

Work arrangement

Full-time

Duration

Line manager

Landscape Manager

Direct reports

Our website

www.shef.ac.uk/efm




For informal enquiries about this job contact Doug Brooke, Landscape Manager on

d.brooke@sheffield.ac.uk

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will consist of an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage within 2 weeks of the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact admin-engmain@sheffield.ac.uk.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision ().

What we offer

A minimum of 38days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks). Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework. A range of generous family-friendly policies + paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
+ support for those going through the menopause
+ paid time off and support for fertility treatment
+ and more





We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.


Closing Date : 14/12/25





We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.