Cleansing Operative

Lancaster City Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Morecambe is seeking a Street Cleansing Operative to keep public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. You will perform tasks such as litter collection, graffiti removal, and operate mechanical vehicles. No prior experience is required, as full training will be provided. The ideal candidate must have a full driving licence and share our values of trustworthiness and safety. We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits including generous annual leave and a local pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Car purchase scheme

Lifestyle savings

Health Care Cash Plan

Volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed; full training provided.
• Must be trustworthy and able to follow health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect litter and remove graffiti.
• Operate mechanical sweepers and cage wagons.
• Engage with the public professionally.

Skills

Full, clean driving licence

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Good communication skills

Trustworthiness and pride in work

Willingness to learn

Job description

Make a Difference in Lancaster

Join us as a Street Cleansing Operative and play a vital role in keeping Lancaster’s streets, parks, and public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. Your work will directly support our vision for Clean, Green, and Safe Neighbourhoods, helping to create a positive environment that residents and visitors can be proud of.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be hands‑on with a variety of tasks including litter collection, graffiti removal, clearing fly tipping, and maintaining street furniture. Operating mechanical sweepers and cage wagons (up to 3.5 tonnes) will be part of your role, alongside seasonal duties like snow clearance and gritting. You’ll also engage with the public professionally, ensuring our community spaces remain inviting and safe.

You’ll Fit Right In If…

You hold a full, clean driving licence and are ready to work outdoors in all weather conditions. You’re trustworthy, take pride in your work, and communicate well with others. Your willingness to learn and follow health and safety practices aligns with our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership. No previous experience is needed as full training will be provided.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re keen to contribute to a cleaner, safer Lancaster and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.

Why Work With Us

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car purchase scheme
• Lifestyle savings
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing support

Flexible working friendly

We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance.

Inclusive employer

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.