Team Leader - Street Cleansing

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Tees Valley is seeking a Team Leader for their Street Cleansing team. The successful candidate will manage services such as mechanical and manual sweeping, litter bin emptying, and street care, ensuring high standards. Candidates should have an LGV License or be willing to train, along with approximately 2 years’ experience in Street Cleansing or a related field. This role offers a competitive salary range of £29,540 - £31,022 and various benefits including flexible working and a local government pension.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Flexible working

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

Staff equality forums

Green Car Leasing Scheme

Access to training and development

Physiotherapy service

Confidential counselling service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local and National retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess or be willing to obtain an LGV License within two years.
• Approximately 2 years of experience in Street Cleansing or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all Street Cleansing Services.
• Perform tasks including sweeping, litter bin emptying, and fly tip removal.
• Ensure services are delivered to the highest possible standards.

Skills

LGV License or willingness to train

Experience in Street Cleansing or related field

Job description

Hours and Pay

Salary £29,540 - £31,022 per annum Salary Band £20,001 to £30,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Directorate N/A Published Date 24/12/2025 Closing Date 07/01/2026

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Street Cleansing team at Darlington Borough Council as a Team Leader.

Applicants should have a LGV License or be willing to undertake training to gain LGV status within two years of appointment.

The purpose of the role is to assist in the management of all Street Cleansing Services, including, but not limited to mechanical and manual sweeping, litter bin emptying, fly tip removal, street care, Town Centre activities, house clearances, gulley emptying and volunteering, ensuring services are delivered with the highest possible standard.

The role requires approximately 2 years’ experience working in Street Cleansing or another related field.

Benefits

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video. https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page. https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile, Supporting Document and Known Risks form.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jill Matthews, Street Cleansing Manager on 01325 406662.

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