Cleansing Operative (Full Time)

Environment Journal; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave 28–34 days + bank hols

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Travel loan scheme

Discounts on shopping, leisure and gym

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Cleansing Operative to join Scarborough’s street cleansing team. You will help keep public spaces clean, empty litter bins and support environmental services across Scarborough and surrounding areas.

This full-time, outdoor role involves physical work, lifting bags and containers, and requires a driving licence. Full training is provided; varied hours with weekend work, plus seasonal enhancements during peak times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Litter picking and cleansing public spaces
• Emptying litter and recycling bins
• Graffiti removal
• Cleaning and maintaining public conveniences
• Supporting the cleanliness of streets, footpaths, parks and open spaces
• Assisting during flood events, including the distribution of sandbags
• Investigating illegally dumped waste to support enforcement action
• Supporting waste and recycling collection services when operationally required

Job description

Jobs

Cleansing Operative

Salary

£13.28 - £13.92 per hour

Expires

02/12/2026

Company

North Yorkshire Council

Location

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Job Type

Full Time

Help Keep North Yorkshire's Premier Seaside Resort Looking Its Best

Scarborough is one of the country's most well-known coastal destinations, attracting visitors throughout the year to its beaches, promenades, town centre, parks and historic attractions. Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, businesses and the millions of visitors who choose to spend time here is an important responsibility.

We are looking for dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our Street Cleansing Team and help ensure Scarborough continues to be a place both residents and visitors can be proud of.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in delivering visible results, and want to make a real difference in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Cleansing Operative, you will be part of a supportive team responsible for delivering a wide range of street cleansing and environmental services across Scarborough and the surrounding area.

Your duties will include:

• Litter picking and cleansing public spaces
• Emptying litter and recycling bins
• Graffiti removal
• Cleaning and maintaining public conveniences
• Supporting the cleanliness of streets, footpaths, parks and open spaces
• Assisting during flood events, including the distribution of sandbags
• Investigating illegally dumped waste to support enforcement action
• Supporting waste and recycling collection services when operationally required

You will work within a small team covering a dedicated area, helping to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of one of the UK's most recognised seaside towns.

As one of the most visible frontline services within North Yorkshire Council, you will regularly interact with residents, businesses and visitors and will play an important role in representing the Council positively.

Health and safety is at the centre of everything we do. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure duties are carried out safely and efficiently, including assisting vehicle drivers with manoeuvring and navigating busy streets and public spaces.

The role will also involve physical work, including moving bags, wheelie bins and recycling containers, and operating lifting mechanisms on collection vehicles when supporting waste services.

Working Pattern

This is a varied and seasonal role that requires flexibility to meet the needs of the town throughout the year.

For approximately seven months of the year, you will work:

7:00am - 5:00pm, four days per week, including weekend working.

For approximately five months of the year, during the busy visitor season, you will work:

10:00am - 8:00pm, four days per week, including weekend working.

In addition, when working a weekend shift of more than six hours, you will receive a £30 enhancement for each weekend day worked.

We are looking for people who:

• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Take pride in delivering high standards of work
• Have good communication and teamwork skills
• Are reliable, flexible and willing to support operational needs
• Can undertake physically demanding duties safely
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Previous experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Why Join North Yorkshire Council?

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days, rising to 34 days after five years' service, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
• Travel loan scheme
• Shopping, leisure and gym discounts
• Full training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to work in a role that makes a visible difference to one of North Yorkshire's busiest and most visited destinations

Closing Date

Sunday 8th November

Following the closing date, applications will be reviewed and shortlisted within approximately two working days. We anticipate contacting successful candidates by 10th November to arrange interviews, which are expected to take place during the following week.