Operative 2 - Street Cleansing

Sefton Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting for a permanent, full-time cleansing operative. You may be required to work at any council depot, including Formby Depot and Tulketh Street in Southport, with 39 hours per week and a pro rata annual salary of £25,185.

Role involves litter removal, detritus and waste handling, use of cleaning equipment, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. DBS check is not required; closing date is 27 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleansing activities such as litter removal, detritus, weed and fly tipping removal.
• Operate equipment and assist with vehicle checks to ensure optimum efficiency.

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: Grade C, SCP 4, £25,185 pro rata per annum, £13.41 per hour (pay award pending)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 39 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 27/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: 1234/26/344480

About the Role

Can be required to work at any of the Council Depots as required by the service.

• Formby Depot, Formby Bypass
• Tulketh Street, Southport

JOB PURPOSE

Undertake cleansing activities as required such as litter removal, detritus, weed and fly tipping removal.

Jop positions available in both Tulketh and Hawthorne Road depots, but may be required to work in any area of the Borough, maintaining optimum cleanliness, operating equipment as necessary – training will be provided.

MAIN DUTIES

• Collect, and dispose of any refuse / spoils / waste etc. as per the defined standards and practices. This could involve the use of any refuse receptacle i.e. sacks, wheelie bins, commercial waste bins or the disposal of bulky items, hazardous substances.
• Brush and clean defined areas using appropriate equipment and cleaning products as per training and remove spillages.
• Operate compression mechanisms, tools and equipment as appropriate.
• Load and unload vehicles manually or using mechanical aids as appropriate.
• Manual Handling techniques and Banksman reversing experience are desirable.
• Using mobile technology, maintain communication in accordance with the Council’s procedures and Statutory Regulations.
• Assist the driver with regular vehicle and ancillary equipment checks and assist with any routine cleansing and basic maintenance of vehicle and equipment to ensure optimum efficiency of operation.
• Knowledge ofthe Seftonborough would be advantageous.

Must have the ability to work in locations such as rear entries, removing fly tipping, animal faeces/carcass etc. and undertake all recording methods as directed by management either via paper documentation or electronic, as required.

Applicants must have the ability to demonstrate reliability, excellent punctuality and good attendance. A commitment to work overtime to meet the needs of the service is required.

As part of the wider service, you will play a role in supporting the service to meet the requirements of the Environment Act 2021 regarding the roll out of simpler recycling principals and the implementation of food waste collections. Additionally, you will also support the continued promotion of the management of waste through reducing, reusing and recycling.

In return we can offer a salary with incremental progression, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 5 years’ service, training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.

Your new place of work

Sefton is a vibrant local authority on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough. Sefton is the northern most borough of the Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents. Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline as well as spanning the busy port of Liverpool means that Sefton is a diverse and exciting Borough.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday, 27th September 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Wednesday, 7 th October 2026.

For more information, please contact Marcus Burke – 07812 098009

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.