Street Cleansing Operative

Ciwmjobs; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Employee referral bonus

Learning & development

Discounts

Job summary

Bristol Waste Company is seeking a Cleansing Operative to sweep, litter pick and cleanse routes in Eastville, Bristol. The role involves outdoor duties, physical work, and strict adherence to health and safety standards. Full training is provided.

The position is 39 hours per week, with a salary of £27,803.14 per annum and benefits including pension, health plan, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills to liaise with the public and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment to ensure safe, proper use.
• Experience or ability to perform physical work lifting up to 10 kg.

Responsibilities

• Walk in all weathers, cover up to four miles daily and lift/carry 10kg refuse sacks onto a van.
• Push/pull a wheelie bin weighing up to 35kg and sweep, litter pick, empty bins and weed surfaces.
• Ensure routes are cleansed to the standard expected and tasks completed within timescales.
• Maintain a good conduct when communicating with colleagues and the public.
• Work individually or as part of a team.
• Follow health & safety policy and induction methods.
• Ensure equipment used is correct and maintained to a good standard.
• Take part in all relevant working rotas.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Equipment knowledge

Physical work

Job description

SALARY: £27,803.14 per annum

HOURS: 39 per week, Mon – Fri 06:00-14:18

LOCATION: Eastville, Bristol

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a Cleansing Operative who shares our vision and values to make Bristol a cleaner and greener place to live and work. You will manually sweep, litter pick and cleanse the allocated route, within required timescales and to agreed standards, whilst maintaining compliance with all aspects of health and safety.

Full training will be given and it will particularly suit those who enjoy an outdoor and physical role.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in all weathers, walk up to four miles per day and lift/carry 10kgs refuse sacks onto a van. Push/pull a wheelie bin/barrel weighing up to 35kgs and manually sweep, litter pick, empty litter bins and dig out weeds.
• To ensure the designated routes are cleansed to the standard expected and all tasks and responsibilities are completed within the required timescales.
• Maintain a good level of conduct when communicating with colleagues and the public.
• Work individually or as part of a team.
• To ensure the job function is carried out safely and in line with Bristol Waste Company (BWC) health & Safety policy and procedures, comply with all BWCs working practices and procedures, ensure all induction methods are employed and followed.
• Ensure that equipment used is correct for the job, kept safe and maintained to a good standard.
• To take part in all relevant working rotas within the current operation.

Essential Requirements

• Good communication skills in order to liaise with the public and colleagues
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and as part of a team
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the equipment to ensure its safe and proper use
• Experience or ability to demonstrate suitability for physical work involving pushing/pulling waste bins and lifting waste sacks up to 10kg

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• £200 employee referral bonus
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards
• Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing

Everyone Belongs

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.