Sweeping up number of new jobs for drivers

A BUSINESS which rents out road sweepers wants to recruit at least five more drivers after opening a depot.

Go Plant Fleet Services has relocated its workshop and offices from Ibstock to Bardon.

The site has become the base for the company’s fleet of road sweepers servicing the East Midlands, along with a hi-tech repair and maintenance facility and modern offices for 45 staff.

The company, which operates across the UK, wants more drivers based the depot.

Ady Bates, depot manager for Go Plant’s East Midlands regional office, said: “We relocated the workshop and office that was based in Ibstock and our new depot in Bardon is now fully operational.

“The move actually took place during lockdown earlier last year and the team did a fabulous job in challenging circumstances.

“Now it’s up and running, we have a terrific modern base for our operated hire sweepers and a repair and maintenance facility for our own fleet. The depot is in an ideal location to access the main transport network so it puts us in a great position to service the entire East Midlands region.”

He said at least five full-time positions are being made available for HGV sweeper drivers with a Category C and DCPC card – and with the business still growing he said there could be more in future.

He said: “Our drivers are responsible for delivering levels of service that set us apart and for ensuring projects are completed to the highest standard.

“They’re the face of our business, so it’s vitally important we get the right kind of people with the right skills and the right approach.

“We’re looking for five initially, but more positions could well become available.”