Street Care Operative
Street Care Operative
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Job Description
- Sudbury Town Council Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1TL
- 12.85 - 13.47 per hour
- 22.5 - 37 hours per week
- Permanent
- Reference: 0279
Main Purpose:
- to maintain high standards of street cleansing to ensure Sudbury town centre is always kept clean and tidy
- to maintain high levels of cleanliness at both Sudburys public toilet facilities at Gaol Lane and Hamilton Road at all times to include daily deep cleans
- to carry out any other tasks required or set by Sudbury Town Clerk or Management team for the benefit of the town and local community
- to be a help to the public and an ambassador for the town of Sudbury.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- working to a schedule which covers Sudburys whole town centre and based on business need to ensure that Sudbury town centre is kept clean tidy litter and weed free
- working to a schedule to take responsibility for the cleanliness and stocks of both town centre toilet facilities: Gaol Lane and Hamilton Road. You will be required to close and undertake a thorough top to bottom deep clean of both facilities at the end of each of your shifts securely locking the facilities after cleaning so they are at the best possible standard for re-opening the next day
- liaising with the relevant manager to maintain stock level records and report requirements for restocking all cleaning products equipment and toilet stock including toilet rolls soap etc
- to maintain clean and orderly cleaning cupboards ensuring all cleaning products and equipment are stored neatly and in accordance with H&S regulations with relevant training to safely operate and care for all tools machinery and specialist cleaning chemicals to enable best outcomes of town centre care. This includes but is not limited to: Billy Goat street cleaner pressure washer water bowser anti-graffiti wipes and all handheld tools required for the role
- locking and unlocking facilities operated or owned by Sudbury Town Council. identifying potential public security issues within Sudbury and contracted councils
- clearing up litter and various waste materials (including dog fouling) within the town centre
- portraying a positive image of Sudbury Town Council and its partners. This requires all staff to be clean and appropriately dressed in uniforms and protective equipment supplied by Sudbury Town Council. All Operations team members are required to display a positive friendly and helpful attitude when engaging with the public. This includes not taking breaks in view of the public whilst wearing council uniform.
- to attend relevant training courses as may be required by the council. To ensure that all required certifications relevant to the job role are obtained and kept updated. This includes but is not limited to Roads and Streetworks qualification Standpipe qualification all Safeguarding etc
- to support the maintenance of Sudbury Town Councils floral displays including watering town centre displays in the summer (May October) and removing all litter from planters as part of normal street cleansing duties.
- to work as safely as possible having regard to other members of staff and the public in accordance with all risk assessments and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- utilising powers of enforcement as granted to the Town Council by the police under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) alongside any other powers of enforcement as may be delegated to the Town Council to combat crime
- collecting and/or removing any unauthorised posters/notices/signs etc. erected around the town
- to report unauthorised activity to the relevant authority this will include but is not limited to: incidents of fly-tipping abandoned vehicles Highways defects criminal damage etc within Sudbury town centre
- to support the operations of the councils market on Thursdays and Saturdays providing street cleaning support in the market vicinity on Market Hill Old Market Place and King Street. To assist with waste management associated with the market including flat-packing and separating general and recyclable waste.
additional duties for candidates applying for the full-time position:
- working with the Operations Team to carry out the grounds maintenance of all areas under the control of the Town Council including but not limited to the cemetery the Croft Mill Acre and other churchyards
- the Allotments: Conducting allotment inspections and recording any issues. Turning over the soil in allotments when there is a change of tenant as required by business need
- ensuring that all vehicles being used by the Operations Team are cleaned regularly inside and outside. This should be as often as necessary to portray a positive image of the council and its partners
- responding to complaints from members of the public as directed by The Operations Manager or other manager
- to carry out all tasks required to maintain areas under Sudbury Town Councils responsibility to the highest possible standard as directed by The Town Clerk and management team.
Working hours:
the Street Care Operatives normal working hours will be between 11am - 7pm Monday - Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday
weekly schedules will vary depending on the tasks but applicants must be willing to work some early mornings and late evenings. All hours worked between 6am - 10pm are normal working hours and are paid at the standard rate
pay will be enhanced to one and a half times the standard rate for any other work required between 10pm - 6am Monday to Sunday
the work will be scheduled to meet the fixed tasks and the weather conditions. In addition to the fixed market shifts there is likely to be a combination of:
shifts 11am - 7pm (7 working hours with a hour break)
or late shifts 6am - 2pm or 2pm - 10pm (7 working hours with a hour break)
night shifts 10pm - 6am (7 working hours with a hour break)
working days with time off in lieu to maintain the working week of 37 hours. (e.g. Two days of 6am - 6pm and two days of 8am - 4pm with three days off.)
There will be a schedule of working days produced well in advance but changes may be required if staff become unavailable at a late stage.
To find out more:
For an informal discussion only please contact Rachel Price Business Manager on 0 or via email at:
How to apply:
Please download and read the full Job Description (pdf)and send a CV and a cover letter or email explaining why you are right for the role to:
Please also state if you are applying for a full time role at 37 hours per week or a part time role at 22.5/30 hours per week.
Closing date: 12pm 11 July 2025.
Employment Type
Full-Time
