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Street Cleansing Operative
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Posted:
12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
5-month contract position with a Local Authority
Street Cleansing Operative
Summary
Focusing on delivering high-quality environmental waste management and grounds maintenance services. The Street Cleansing Operative plays a crucial role in maintaining public spaces supporting both domestic and commercial waste collection services and ensuring that streets parks and communal areas are clean safe and well-presented. This position requires adherence to service standards and health & safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Grounds Maintenance & Outdoor Services
- Conduct grass cutting fine turf maintenance and border upkeep.
- Maintain sports pitches to required standards.
- Perform hedge cutting pruning and vegetation control.
- Execute seasonal bedding and planting activities.
- Conduct grass cutting fine turf maintenance and border upkeep.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Experience
- Proven experience in grounds maintenance street cleansing or environmental services.
- Familiarity with waste collection operations (domestic and/or commercial).
- Proficiency in using grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
- Understanding of health & safety practices in outdoor/manual work environments.
- Proven experience in grounds maintenance street cleansing or environmental services.
- Qualifications
- Full UK Driving Licence (desirable/essential depending on role).
- Relevant NVQ or equivalent in Horticulture Environmental Services or Waste Management (desirable).
- Training or certification in machinery operation (e.g. strimmers ride-on mowers sweepers) is desirable.
- Basic understanding of risk assessments and safe working practices.
- Full UK Driving Licence (desirable/essential depending on role).
Additional Information
- 37 hours per week Monday to Friday with one rest day within the week.
- Immediate start with a 3-month contract and potential for extension.
- Driver required.
- Location: Clean & Green Environmental Depot Brown hills WS78EN.
- Onsite working pattern.
- Bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes soon so apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
Requirements: Previous experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role is preferred. Experience using cleaning equipment and chemicals safely. Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices is an advantage. Basic education (GCSE or equivalent preferred). Ability to understand and follow instructions. Good attention to detail and time-management skills. Physically fit and able to perform manual cleaning duties. Additional Information 15 hours per week Location: Symington Building Working pattern: Onsite Bi-weekly payment schedule The role closes soon so apply ASAP.
