Environmental Cleansing Operative

Fife Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent position focused on maintaining public cleanliness and safety in outdoor environments. Successful candidates will conduct various cleaning tasks, comply with health and safety standards, and effectively respond to public inquiries. A full driving license is desirable.

Benefits

Employee benefits package with product discounts

Qualifications

• Physically able to walk considerable distances daily.
• Capable of working manually outdoors in all weather.
• Flexible approach to a range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain public roads and open spaces.
• Remove litter and other debris using street cleaning equipment.
• Collect and dispose of waste per service procedures.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Job description

Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 11 August 2025

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC3 £24,740.74 - £25,885.80 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Location: Bankhead Depot, Glenrothes

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job

Thoroughly inspecting public roads and open spaces to determine servicing needs.

Manually removing litter, animal carcases, animal faeces and other debris, Using the appropriate street cleaning equipment as required. Routine servicing and other maintenance of public litter and waste bins, using appropriate plant and machinery. Driving allocated vehicles when required. Routine servicing and maintenance of public litter and waste bins. Collecting and disposing of waste as per service procedures. Manually removing deposits arising from illegal dumping. Inspecting and clearing water course grids. Carrying out hand weeding, hoeing and sweeping. Using of a range of tools and equipment for cleaning. Carrying out general labouring duties including manual snow clearing. Ensuring the quality of public cleaning complies with standards specified and defects in the facilities are reported as soon as possible to line manager. Complying with all Service Health & Safety rules, procedures and accurate completion of any relevant documentation.

Dealing with public enquiries. Assisting the Environmental Cleansing Chargehand in carrying out all tasks required. Undertaking all other duties as required for the role. Duties will be in line with the grade.

The Person

You must be physically able to walk considerable distances every day.

You must be capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers, have physical working dexterity and a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks. You should be a team worker with have clear verbal communication skills and a 'can-do' approach to help resolve problems

You must be able to provide regular and effective service

A full driving licence is desirable.

Further Information

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