Environmental Operative 2

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council is recruiting an Environmental Operative 2 to join the Street Scene team, helping keep Blackburn with Darwen clean, green and safe for residents and visitors.

The role is 37 hours per week, spread over a five-day period between Sunday and Saturday. You will need to communicate respectfully with the public and colleagues, upholding the Council's standards and customer care.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Operative 2 will be part of the Street Scene team responsible for helping maintain Blackburn with Darwen in a clean, green and safe condition.
• The candidate should have the ability to communicate well with members of the public in a polite, professional, and friendly manner.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Terms & Conditions: 37 hours per week over a five day period between Sunday - Saturday

Closing Date: 8th September 2026

Shortlisting: 9th & 10th September 2026

Interviews: 17th September 2026

Are you looking for a new challenge, passionate about the environment and want an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, as well as learn new ones? If so, our Environmental Operative vacancy may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

As an Environmental Operative 2 you will be part of the Street Scene team responsible for helping maintain Blackburn with Darwen in a clean, green and safe condition.

To succeed as an Environmental Operative 2, you will need to be an advocate for the Council, building good working relationships with both colleagues and customers. The candidate should also have the ability to communicate well with members of the public in a polite, professional, and friendly manner.

The hours are 37 hours per week over a five day period between Sunday - Saturday. You may also be given the opportunity to work additional hours, dependent upon the needs of the service.

The listing may be closed before the closing date should sufficient applicants have been