Streetscene Operative

New Forest District Council; Pennington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS & AVC provision

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

New Forest District Council is seeking a Streetscene Operative to help maintain the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces across the district. You will work outdoors, performing tasks such as litter picking, graffiti cleaning, bin maintenance, and snow clearance during emergencies.

You’ll be a visible ambassador for the Council, delivering a friendly and professional service to residents and visitors while working either solo or within a team.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence (manual, minimum 3.5 Ton vehicle)
• Good physical fitness and stamina
• Able to work effectively as part of a team or independently
• Willingness to undertake training (Manual Handling, First Aid, LANTRA Road Safety)
• Experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with relevant machinery and safe working practices
• Understanding of COSHH and waste disposal regulations

Responsibilities

• Litter picking and fly-tip removal
• Graffiti cleaning and bin maintenance
• Emergency response duties such as snow clearance
• Supporting void property clearances and other reactive works

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Good physical fitness

Teamwork & independent work

Willingness to undertake training

Tools

Manual Handling training

First Aid training

LANTRA Road Safety training

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Are you passionate about keeping our communities clean, safe, and welcoming? Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a visible difference every day? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Streetscene Operative, you’ll be at the heart of our frontline services, helping to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces across the New Forest. Whether working solo or as part of a team, you’ll carry out a wide range of tasks including:

• Litter picking and fly-tip removal
• Graffiti cleaning and bin maintenance
• Emergency response duties such as snow clearance
• Supporting void property clearances and other reactive works

You’ll be a visible ambassador for the Council, often the first point of contact for residents and visitors, so a friendly and professional approach is essential.

What We’re Looking For

• A valid UK driving licence (manual, minimum 3.5 Ton vehicle)
• Good physical fitness and stamina
• Able to work effectively as part of a team or independently
• Willingness to undertake training (Manual Handling, First Aid, LANTRA Road Safety)

• Experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with relevant machinery and safe working practices
• Understanding of COSHH and waste disposal regulations

Working Conditions

This is an outdoor role in all weather conditions, involving repeated manual handling

Full PPE and training are provided to ensure your safety

What’s in it for you?

• 30 hours per week
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
• A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
• Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).

About us

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

Please note this role is subject to a Basic DBS check, you must include details and dates of ‘unspent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use AI tools to assist with completing their application. Please bear in mind it’s important that your application remains an accurate and honest reflection of your own skills, experience, and achievements. Please ensure that any content generated or supported by AI truly represents you and your capabilities, as this will form the basis of our assessment throughout the recruitment process

Closing Date: 25 October 2026 Interview Date: 29 October 2026