Street Cleaner

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is hiring a Street Cleaner to ensure cleanliness across the community. Duties include managing waste clearance, street cleaning, and operating vehicles for bulky waste collection. The position requires flexibility and a valid driving licence with C1 category. Candidates passionate about maintaining clean neighbourhoods are encouraged to apply for this permanent contract role based in Hinckley. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving licence with C1 category.
• Flexibility to switch between teams as needed.
• Passion for contributing to community cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Perform clearance of council and private properties.
• Safely remove and dispose of various types of waste, including asbestos.
• Engage in street cleaning duties as per council standards.
• Collect bulky waste and manage bin deliveries.

Skills

Flexibility

Passion for community service

Driving licence (C1 category)

Job description

Street Cleaner (Contracts)
Grade 3, £25,185 up to £26,403 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week on a permanent contract

Keeping our neighbourhoods clean and tidy is the number one priority for the residents of our borough. The Clean Neighbourhoods Service’s purpose is to ensure “Hinckley and Bosworth is a place with clean, tidy and litter free neighbourhoods where everyone takes responsibility for their waste and the surrounding environment”.

Start/finish times will vary depending on your workload requirements however flexibility will be required as you will be required to switch between teams when needed.

Duties include:

• Clearances of council and private properties: for example, the removal, safe transfer and disposal of furniture garden waste, loft clearances, and the demolition of garages and outbuildings
  
• Safe removal, collection, transport, and disposal of asbestos: for example, the dismantling sheds, outbuildings, garages, floors, roofs; compliance with HSE, council procedures and risk assessments; correct completion of documentation to meet the Councils legal requirements. Training to be provided.
  
• Street cleaning: for example, the removal of litter, sharps, graffiti (using correct chemicals), weeds, fly tipping, animal excrement, dead animals, and fly posters in accordance with the Councils service standards
  
• Bulky waste collections and bin deliveries: for example, the collection and disposal of large bins and items of waste e.g., sofas, mattresses.
  
• The role requires a driving licence including C1 Category on driving license box van - up to 7.5 tonnes.

If you are passionate and flexible and wish to contribute to the council’s ambitions, please apply.

Closing date:1 February 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Hinckley & Bosworth A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.