Street Cleansing Operative – Fixed Term Contract

Bristol Waste Company; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Free BUPA Health Cash Plan

Onsite physiotherapist

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts at 900+ retailers

Long service awards

Job summary

Bristol Waste Company is hiring a Cleansing Operative to help keep Bristol clean and safe. You will manually sweep, litter-pick and cleanse routes within set timescales, with possible weed spraying March–September. Full training will be provided to ensure safe, compliant operation of equipment.

You will work as part of a team or individually in all weathers, upholding high standards of conduct and customer service for residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills to liaise with the public and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently using initiative and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate physical capability for lifting and pushing waste.
• Experience in health & safety compliance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and litter-pick assigned routes to standard and timescales.
• Weed spraying may be required from March to September.
• Operate equipment safely and report faults or hazards.
• Work solo or with colleagues in all weather conditions.
• Follow Bristol Waste Company safety policies at all times.

Skills

Good communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Physical work capable

Job description

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.

SALARY: £27,803.14 per annum

LOCATION:Days Road, Bristol

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, litterpickand cleanse theallocatedroute, within required timescales and to agreed standards, whilstmaintainingcompliance with all aspects of health and safety.You may alsobe requiredto carry out weed spraying from March toSeptember. Fulltraining will be provided.

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.
• Maintaina good levelof 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 withall BWCs working practices and procedures, ensure all induction methods are employed and followed.
• Ensure that equipment used is correct for the job, kept safe andmaintainedtoagoodstandard.
• Totakepartinallrelevant workingrotaswithin thecurrentoperation.

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• Good communicationskillsin order toliaise 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 todemonstratesuitability for physical work involving pushing/pulling waste bins and lifting waste sacks up to 10kg
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards

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.

Contact:

Talent Acquisition Team

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