Public Space Grounds & Cleaning Operative

Cambridge City Council; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Flexible working

Annual leave

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Staff awards

Salary progression

Relocation assistance

Lifestyle discounts

Free swimming

Job summary

Cambridge City Council is seeking a reliable person to perform grounds maintenance tasks, including planting, pruning, and strimming, and to handle hazardous waste such as faeces, needles, and deceased animals. The role involves street cleaning duties, graffiti removal, seasonal tasks, and reporting public space defects using mobile devices.

You must interact politely with the public while delivering a courteous and professional service.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance tasks such as planting, pruning and strimming.
• Handling hazardous waste like faeces, needles, and deceased animals.
• Street cleaning duties including sweeping, litter bin emptying and litter collection.
• Operate cleaning machinery to maintain clean public areas.
• Graffiti and vandalism removal; reporting public space defects via mobile devices.

Job description

Cambridge City Council is seeking a reliable person to perform grounds maintenance tasks, including planting, pruning, and strimming, and to handle hazardous waste such as faeces, needles, and deceased animals. The role involves street cleaning duties, graffiti removal, seasonal tasks, and reporting public space defects using mobile devices.

You must interact politely with the public while delivering a courteous and professional service.