Outdoor Street Cleansing Operative

Dorset Council; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Holiday entitlement

Bank holiday pay

Pension scheme

Wellbeing service

Health checks

Retail discounts

Job summary

Dorset Council is recruiting Street Cleansers to join our outdoor teams. This role is based in Dorset and does not require previous experience. You will be part of the frontline waste and street-cleaning effort, helping to keep streets clean and safe.

The job is 37 hours per week on a rota, with early mornings, some weekends and bank holidays. Training opportunities include progression to an HGV driver role, alongside generous annual leave and a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Qualifications

• Outdoor role requiring effective litter collection and cleaning
• Ability to work on a rota, including early mornings and weekends
• Good physical fitness to perform manual sweeping and lifting

Responsibilities

• Undertake manual sweeping, collection and removal of litter, dirt and debris
• Empty litter bins and, if specified, dog bins; clean public toilets when required
• Remove graffiti and respond to fly-tips as directed
• Carry out road sweeping using mechanical or non-mechanical methods
• Complete daily paperwork and comply with Health and Safety guidelines
• Perform additional reasonable duties as required

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Team player

Job description

Dorset Council is recruiting Street Cleansers to join our outdoor teams. This role is based in Dorset and does not require previous experience. You will be part of the frontline waste and street-cleaning effort, helping to keep streets clean and safe.

The job is 37 hours per week on a rota, with early mornings, some weekends and bank holidays. Training opportunities include progression to an HGV driver role, alongside generous annual leave and a Local Government Pension Scheme.