Street Cleansing Operative

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Derby is seeking a dedicated Street Cleansing operative to maintain the city environment. This role requires teamwork to perform essential tasks such as litter picking and cleaning, while ensuring public and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, be proactive in their duties, and be knowledgeable in health and safety practices. This position offers competitive pay along with numerous professional development opportunities and staff benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts on retail and leisure

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 8 miles a day in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with customer care and equal opportunity policies.

Responsibilities

• Complete front-line services including litter picking and deep cleaning.
• Liaise with customers and deal with public complaints.
• Follow written and verbal instructions for daily routes.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proactive and motivated

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of Derby

Job description

Job description

Location : Stores Road, Derby

Hours : 37 Hours a week

Closing Date : 30th December 2025

Contract Type : Permanent

Are you passionate about creating a cleaner, safer environment for your community? Do you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a team? We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking Street Cleansing operative to join our team and help maintain our city.

What’s the Job?

• Being part of a team to complete front-line services and operations, including litter picking, deep cleaning, litter bin emptying.
• Following written and verbal instructions in the form a daily route map and to complete daily work,
• Achieve targets and deadlines.

Liaising with customers, service users and dealing with public complaints.

What we’re looking for :

• Good communication skills and a positive attitude to working with colleagues and the public.
• A proactive and motivated individual who takes pride in their work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to walk up to 8 miles a day in all weather conditions.
• A good knowledge of Derby.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures
• Familiarity with customer care and equal opportunity policies

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and staff benefit package
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community
• Work with a friendly and supportive team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

The team works Monday–Thursday 6am–2pm and on Friday’s. There will be a requirement to work some weekends, bank holidays and during the Christmas period (with prior notice). Night working is also required on occasion, again with prior notice.

Who We Are

Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

What We Offer

You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive :

• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers

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