Streetscene Driver/Labourer
Grade 4: £25,989 - £26,824 per annum 

Environment & Property Directorate.  Streetscene are seeking to appoint a hardworking and reliable person be a Streetscene Driver Labourer.

Duties include driving and operation of mechanical sweeping vehicles and other street cleansing vehicles up to 3.5 tonne (7.5 tonne if licence permits, training will be provided if necessary), the emptying litter bins on highways, parks and open spaces. The use of manual and automated cleansing methods to remove litter, dog fouling, fly tipping, fly posting and graffiti.

Duties may also include carrying out difficult waste removal duties including building and private property clearance and the handling of hazardous materials including cement / asbestos sheeting. Grade 5 will be paid whilst carrying out these duties.

The successful applicant will be required to monitor tasks relating to a small team of colleagues and people on community service.

The successful applicant should be conscientious, flexible, trustworthy, and have good communication skills. They should enjoy working outdoors and be able to undertake a significant amount of walking and lifting during the working day.
 

The normal hours of work are 7.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 3.00pm Friday. You may also be required to start work at an earlier time or work later if necessary for the needs of the service.  You may also be required to work Bank Holidays and be included in overtime rotas when required.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares. 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £25,989 to £26,824 per annum

Preston is a vibrant and thriving city located at the heart of Lancashire.

Preston enjoys first class transport connectivity on the west coast mainline for rail and is linked to four major motorways including the M6. The city also has good access to superb greenspace including a number of historic parks, the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District with the Fylde coast on its doorstep.

Preston has exciting plans at its heart with regeneration projects focusing on the Harris Quarter and including the new leisure development, Animate and flexible office development, Amounderness House. The Council is continuing to make effective use of other Council land and buildings to deliver its investment and development ambitions, whilst maximising receipts from the investment property portfolio.

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious professional to join a small team to deliver the Council’s agenda for growth and change.   You will have a passion for managing and developing land and property and a commitment to ensuring assets work hard for our communities and provide best value.

If you are RICS qualified and a Registered Valuer, with substantial experience and looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment, then I would encourage you to apply for this position.

Preston City Council is within the Local Government Reorganisation area.  A decision on how this will affect the Council is expected by 16^th July 2026.

The Council offers a range of benefits including:

Hybrid work – 3 days office / 2 days working at home, with flexible working hours 

Attractive pension

A minimum of 30 days annual leave

Free car parking

RICS Fees paid

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion, then please contact Imelda Tinsley at i.tinsley@preston.gov.uk 

Please complete your application personally, reflecting your own knowledge and experience and giving examples of work you have been involved in.  Applications that depend on AI generated content may not progress to shortlisting.

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £53,460 to £54,495 per annum

We are looking for someone with experience in the administration of multiple sensitive and complex cases relating to domestic abuse to join our small community safety team working in Preston

The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in dealing with people to prevent domestic abuse and it is essential that you have experience of providing a high standard of customer care and are committed to your own professional development.

An ability to communicate with people, both verbally and in writing, build relationships, administer sensitive, confidential information and work as part of a team are essential requirements. Ideally, you will also have recent experience in an administrative role involving multi-agency case work and action planning and have a sound and current knowledge of the legislation and statutory guidance relating to Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews.

There are requirements for some working outside of normal office hours using our flexible working scheme, but this will be infrequent and only when essential. The role will include close liaison with organisations to obtain and manage sensitive information provided in relation to the reviews and to monitor actions carried as a requirement of the review. 

If you feel that you have the skills required to work with multi-agency partners and an Independent Chair and would like to join a supportive environment, then we would like to hear from you.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares, a cycle to work scheme.

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 17 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £31,022 to £32,597 per annum