Patch Assistant

Crawley Borough Council; Crawley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Crawley Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Patch Assistant to help keep Crawley’s town centre clean, safe and well maintained. You will perform litter picking, bin emptying, sweeping, graffiti removal and fly-posting clearance, using cleansing equipment safely and professionally.

The role requires reliability, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work outdoors and independently. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, and you may work flexibly across the Neighbourhood Services

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking person with good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Litter picking, emptying bins, sweeping and removing graffiti and fly posters.
• Clearing fly tipping.
• Operate cleansing equipment and tools following safety procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the town centre.
• Follow policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Be flexible across the Neighbourhood Services division.

Job description

• Interview date: 30 September 2026 - 01 October 2026

We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking and reliable Patch Assistant to help us keep Crawley’s busy town centre clean, safe and well maintained.

In this role you will be litter picking, emptying bins, sweeping, removing graffiti and fly posters and clearing fly‑tipping. You will operate a range of cleansing equipment and tools, following all safety procedures, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness throughout the town centre.

The successful individual will demonstrate excellent customer service, professionalism and a willingness to work outdoors in all conditions is essential. You will work in full compliance with our policies, procedures and safety requirements, including safeguarding responsibilities, using Personal Protective Equipment and risk assessments.

You must be reliable, willing to learn new skills, able to work independently when necessary and be prepared to work flexibly across our Neighbourhood Services division, with the physical capabilities to undertake the duties outlined.

Other duties may be assigned as required to support the effective delivery of the service.

Additional information

Working hours are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 7am to 3pm and Friday 7am to 2:30pm.

Extra hours may be required during the week, weekends and Bank Holidays, for which a 14% enhancement will be paid.

This role is based out of our Bewbush depot.

A full and current UK manual driving licence will be a requirement of the role.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package , with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

At Crawley Borough Council, you will have access to a structured programme of learning from day one, designed to help you succeed in your role and grow your career.

Local government reorganisation

Local government reorganisation (LGR) is planned across Sussex, with new unitary authorities expected by 2028. While this represents a significant change for councils, most roles will continue to focus on delivering vital services to our residents and business communities. As the future structure evolves, our name may change, but our commitment to providing excellent services and supporting our employees will not. Joining us now means being part of a dedicated team during an important and evolving time for local government.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.