Community Operative Career Grade 2/3

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking two Community Operatives for their Street Cleansing team. This permanent, full-time role involves maintaining community bins, litter picking, and responding to waste issues. Candidates should have a Full UK Driving Licence and a positive attitude towards community service. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires a Full UK Driving Licence and passing a driving assessment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining community bins and proactive litter picking.
• Responding to customer reports of fly-tipping and hazardous waste.
• Working across departments for parks and highways maintenance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Community Engagement

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Salary

Grade 2/3 £23,656 to 24,790 per year

DBS

No

Vacancy Details

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 BST.

The Role

Following retirement, the Street Cleansing team is seeking two Community Operatives on a permanent basis.

This is a front-facing service role requiring individuals who care about their community and take pride in their work. We value a positive, can-do attitude towards problem-solving and welcome applications from the BAME community.

Your primary duties will include maintaining community bins, proactive litter picking, clearing dog fouling, and responding to customer reports of fly-tipping, sharps, and other hazardous waste.

Part of this role involves working across departments, including treating weeds, grass cutting, and supporting the maintenance of parks, town centres, and highways.

The role is physically demanding, involving heavy lifting, walking long distances, and working in all weather conditions while operating plant machinery on highways.

Working Hours

Due to the nature of the work, you must have a flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends, with enhancements payable for these hours.

Requirements

This position is career graded based on holding a Full UK Driving Licence and passing a driving assessment.

Please refer to the attached job description and employee specification when completing your application to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.

Contact

For further information, please contact James Todd - Street Cleansing Team.

The Council

We are organized around the people and place of North Lincolnshire, aiming to ensure our communities are safe, prosperous, and connected. We strive to be the #BestPlace for residents and the #BestCouncil by embodying our values: equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity, and self-responsibility.