Neighbourhoods Driver/Operative

Application closing date

03/12/2025

Location

Halifax

Salary

Scale 3, SCP 5-6, £25,583 - £ 25,989 per annum

Package

37 hours per week, Permanent

Job category/type

Council

Job description

Post Ref: CC451

At Calderdale Council, we endeavour to support our communities in anyway we can. This includes ensuring delivery of statutory services such as the home to school transport of passengers with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). In addition to this, we recognise the importance of maintaining a clean, safe and functional environment for our residents.

This is a dual role providing driving and operative duties for Neighbourhood Services including Minibus Attendant and Driver duties for Transport Services.

Transport Services

To transport service users safely and in comfort in accordance with the daily schedule or as instructed by officers within Transport Services. Ensure that all duties undertaken are in accordance with Council/Departmental policies, procedures, standards or statutory requirements, including equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

Neighbourhood Services

Provide an effective maintenance and improvement service for Calderdale's Green Spaces and Street Scene, Bereavement Services, Parking Services, Community Protection Service and Waste Management Service. The specific tasks will include, but not limited to, routine maintenance, grass cutting and strimming, collecting domestic waste, delivering waste and recycling containers, and general street cleansing.

A category D1 licence is required for this role. However, Category B licence holders (who have had this entitlement for more than 2 years) may also apply as the Council will provide training where a D1 licence is not held.

Drivers must be over the age of 21.

A medical exam will be required prior to appointment.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone enthusiastic, supportive who is passionate about helping others, and their communities. The individual will be flexible and adaptable being able to manage varying situations remaining calm under pressure and change, benefitting our Service users and the Service.

The role is physically demanding and involves bending, lifting, carrying, and walking on a regular basis. A medical exam will be required prior to appointment.

As an Operative, you will work predominately outdoors in all types of weather conditions, with some lone working.

The post holder is required to work as a Minibus Driver or Attendant for the SEND morning school or day centre run, then carry out their duties in the Neighbourhood Operative role, before returning to the Transport Depot to carry out the afternoon return school or day centre run. The post requires some flexibility to meet the needs of both services including working outside of usual working hours such as occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings.

For further information regarding this role, please ring one of Transport Services Team Leaders on

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 15th December 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.