Street Scene Waste Operative
Street Scene Waste Operative
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09-08-2025
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Job Description
1 month contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Street Scene & Waste Operative to help maintain clean safe and welcoming neighbourhoods across the city.
This is a physically active role focused on waste and recycling collection grounds maintenance and cleansing of public areas.
The postholder will work as part of a frontline team to deliver high standards of environmental cleanliness adhering to health and safety standards and customer service expectations.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Collect various types of waste and recycling from residential commercial properties and public areas in line with environmental regulations and service standards
Cleanse public land and highways removing spillages litter and fly tipping where necessary
Safely remove hazardous waste and ensure areas are left clean including replacing bins where appropriate
Undertake grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting hedge trimming and using pedestrian mowers or strimmers
Operate in accordance with Codes of Practice health and safety guidelines and the Highway Code
Report unsafe working practices or incidents to the Assistant Team Leader
Follow work schedules and complete assigned duties within specified timescales
Provide a polite and professional service to residents and members of the public
Skills/Experience:
Experience in labour-intensive or manual roles preferably in waste collection street cleansing or a recycling facility
Understanding of health and safety practices in operational environments
Functional skills in English and Maths at Level 1 or the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Knowledge of customer care standards and ability to engage tactfully with the public
Awareness of road safety and traffic regulations relevant to the role
Physically fit and capable of lifting pulling and pushing bins or equipment
Manual Handling training
Able to use specialist tools or machinery following training (e.g. strimmers mowers)
Additional Information:
This is a mobile working role involving regular outdoor work across various city locations.
Experience in labour-intensive or manual roles, preferably in waste collection, street cleansing or a recycling facility Understanding of health and safety practices in operational environments Functional skills in English and Maths at Level 1 or the ability to follow written and verbal instructions Knowledge of customer care standards and ability to engage tactfully with the public Awareness of road safety and traffic regulations relevant to the role Physically fit and capable of lifting, pulling, and pushing bins or equipment Manual Handling training Able to use specialist tools or machinery following training (e.g. strimmers, mowers)
Employment Type
Full Time
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