Cleansing Operative Driver

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Annual leave

LGPS membership

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Transport discounts

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Leicester City Council is seeking a cleansing operative driver for its Cleansing Services team. The role covers litter, dog fouling, illegal dumping and graffiti in a set area, plus bin emptying and winter snow clearance.

The job involves outdoor, walking-heavy work with shifts starting early and finishing late; a full driving licence is required and uniform is provided.

Qualifications

• Use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working effectively in a team and responding politely to the public.
• Positive attitude and commitment to keeping streets clean.

Responsibilities

• Remove litter, leaves, detritus and illegal dumping in a designated area.
• Clear dog fouling and graffiti.
• Street wash and empty litter bins.
• Support snow clearance during winter months.
• Report hazardous waste such as needles and asbestos to the Team Leader.
• Maintain health and safety while working on the streets.

Skills

Cleanliness

Communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

A cleansing operative driver post in Leicester City Council's Cleansing Services team, which keeps streets clean across the city. Duties cover litter, dog fouling, illegal dumping and graffiti in a set area, plus bin emptying and winter snow clearance. The outdoor, walking-heavy work runs on shifts from 5.15am to 8.30pm, with a possible late shift for pre-1997 licence holders. A full driving licence is required.

What the job involves

• Remove litter, leaves, detritus and illegal dumping in a designated area
• Clear dog fouling and graffiti
• Street wash and empty litter bins
• Support snow clearance during winter months
• Report hazardous waste such as needles and asbestos to the Team Leader
• Maintain health and safety while working on the streets

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Working effectively in a team and responding politely to the public
• Positive attitude and commitment to keeping streets clean

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence

Other

• Physical fitness for continuous manual work and long periods of walking
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willingness to work different shift patterns

Nice to have

• Pre-1997 full driving licence, preferred for the city centre 12.30pm to 8.30pm shift

What’s offered

• Uniform and necessary equipment provided
• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Option of flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains
• Work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance