Street Scene Operative - Level 2

Hurst Green; Coseley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Council, Dudley North team, is seeking a Street Scene Operative – Level 2 to maintain grounds and deliver street cleansing services across the borough. The role offers a 43 hour week in summer and 30 hours in winter, with a 37 hour standardised baseline, and requires a driving licence.

You will perform hedge and vegetation maintenance, grass cutting, litter picking, bin emptying, and support the team to keep housing sites and verges tidy.

Qualifications

• Must hold a driving licence.
• Experience in grounds maintenance and street cleansing is desirable.
• Flexibility to work across locations as required.

Responsibilities

• A variety of street cleansing and grounds maintenance tasks, such as hedge and vegetation maintenance, grass cutting, weed removal, and litter picking.
• Maintain housing sites, verges, and provide direction and support to the team.
• Carry out additional duties as required, including bin emptying, sweeping, and fly-tipping removal.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

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EQ summer and winter hours working pattern

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Silver Jubilee Park, Mason Street, Coseley

Closing Date:

02/10/2026

Job Type:

Horticulture and parks

Sector:

Local Councils

Business Unit:

Communities & Growth

Job Introduction

Street Scene Operative Level 2 - 43 hour week during the Summer period and 30 hours in the Winter period – 37 hours standardised.

Do you have a can‑do attitude?
Are you committed to delivering excellent services?
Are you customer‑focused and proud of the work you do?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Street Scene Operative – Level 2 to join our Dudley North team. A job description and person specification are available on request.

We are looking to recruit a skilled and motivated Street Scene Operative – Level 2 (Grade 5) to join our Street Scene service on a permanent, full‑time basis . This is a fantastic chance to be part of a forward‑thinking, dedicated team committed to delivering top‑quality, customer‑focused street cleansing and grounds maintenance services in a modern, efficient, and effective way . Our Street Scene service now brings both functions together to provide a seamless approach to maintaining the borough.

This important position forms part of our front‑line workforce, carrying out a range of grounds maintenance operations across the Dudley Borough . Applicants must hold a driving licence.

Typical duties include:

• A variety of street cleansing and grounds maintenance tasks, such as hedge & vegetation maintenance, grass cutting operations, weed & moss removal, driving duties.
• Maintaining our Housing sites, grass highways and verges and supplying direction and support to the team.
• Other duties may include: Litter picking and bin emptying, manual sweeping & fly‑tipping removal

The role will primarily focus on grounds maintenance within the Dudley North area. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong team working qualities, with the ability to undertake efficient daily operations and provide support to team members .

Flexibility is essential, as duties and locations may vary depending on service needs.

Informal enquiries should be made to Claire Green / Debbie May on 01384 818779 or e-mailing [e-mail] or [e-mail]

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