Street Cleansing Operative

Lancaster City Council wishes to recruit a reliable, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to assist in the delivery of the important practical services provided by Environmental Services. Street Cleansing is a very high-profile service and we need the best people available.

The work can be varied and interesting and it is essential you can appreciate the important contribution these services have in improving our local environment, economic development and the image of the area. Your role will be part of a team that maintains the cleanliness of the district’s streets, parks, and open spaces.

Based at the White Lund Depot in Morecambe, the main duties we cover are driving road sweepers to help keep our districts clean and also emptying of litterbins within a defined area, assisting with the removal of fly tipping, litter picking Jet washing street Furniture and removal of Graffiti.

You must possess good communication skills, have the ability to learn quickly and undertake a range of duties with minimum of supervision.

A full current UK driving licence is essential as this role entails travelling from site to site, transporting equipment, removal of fly tipping and emptying of litterbins. Large distances will need to be covered.

The hours of work will be 37 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 on a shift rota basis, you would be expected to work one weekend in every four weekends however you will be required to work other shift patterns in line with the business needs, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing carbon emissions.

The nature of the position means that inevitably you will be required to work in all weather conditions. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided.

Excellent benefits include: Local Government Pension Scheme (the Council makes a 15.5% contribution and employee contribution is 5.8%). Discounted gym membership and discount on days out, activities and retail.

Interview date: TBC

Closing date: 19.04.23

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,189.00-£22,369.00 per year

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 151_22