Street Cleansing Operative

Job Introduction

Street Cleansing Operative – 2 x 37 hours

Band 2 - £24,413 (37 hours - £12.65 per hour)

6.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Thursday

6.30am to 2pm Friday

Based at Bradford, but working across the district.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Street Cleansing Operatives to undertake activities such as litter picking, sweeping, graffiti and fly poster removal, emptying waste bins and removing fly-tipping.

You will also assist in provision of remedial grounds maintenance work such as grass cutting, hedge cutting, use of strimmers, blowers and weed-spraying as and when required.

A full driving licence is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate the following competencies: -

• Able to communicate politely with members of the public and others
• Understands the importance of keeping public areas clear of litter and rubbish and can list the hazards which fly tipping, overflowing waste bins and rubbish could create to members of the public
• Able to carry out manual tasks to an acceptable standard
• Able to work with others at a joint task or on their own
• Able to keep an accurate record of events
• Able to follow instructions in order to operate equipment safely or carry out operational tasks
• Understands and can describe health and safety risks appropriate to the job.

To find out more about the position please contact Neil McLaughlin at Parks and Street Cleansing on email [contact hidden]

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact [Name of Recruiting Manager or Nominated Person] on [Contact Number] or email [Email Address].

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

 The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council’s Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.

Attached documents

JP Street Cleansing Operative band 2.doc

Street Cleansing Operative

• Salary
  £24,413.00 - £24,413.00 per annum
• Frequency
  Annual
• Job Reference
  bradfordmbc/TP/752/3454 (East) 3786 (West)
• Contract Type
  Permanent
• Working Hours
  37
• Closing Date
  14 November, 2025
• Job Category
  Environment
• Service
  Waste, Fleet & Environment
• Location
  Harris Street Depot, Bradford, United Kingdom
• Additonal Payments
  Not Applicable
• Posted on
  31 October, 2025