Operative 1 - Street Cleansing
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade D, SCP 5 - 6, £25,583 to £25,989 per annum (pay award pending)
- Location: Boroughwide
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 39 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 03/05/2026 at 23:59
- Reference: 1234/26/335089
About the role
This is a pivotal role within Operational In-House Services, Street Cleansing. You will work as part of a team to provide a high-quality environmental maintenance service including both planned and reactive work for all aspects of street cleansing and grounds maintenance works (including winter gritting and snow clearance) across the public realm. You will be required to work in any area of the Borough, maintaining optimum cleanliness, operating equipment as necessary – training will be provided. You will be undertaking cleansing activities as required such as litter, detritus, weed and fly tipping removal, supporting compliance with public health, safety, and environmental regulations.
The key responsibilities include:
- Deliver a high‑quality environmental maintenance service as part of a team
- Carry out both planned and reactive street cleansing and grounds maintenance works
- Undertake winter maintenance duties, including gritting and snow clearance
- Maintain cleanliness across all areas of the Borough as required
- Operate cleansing and maintenance equipment safely and effectively (training provided)
- Perform routine cleansing tasks such as litter picking, detritus removal and weed control
- Remove fly‑tipped waste in accordance with procedures and safety requirements
- Complete the necessary recording documentation, either hard copy or electronically as allocated.
- Using mobile technology, maintain communication in accordance with the Council’s procedures and Statutory Regulations.
- Assist the driver with regular vehicle and ancillary equipment checks, assist with any routine cleansing and basic maintenance of vehicle and equipment to ensure optimum efficiency of cleansing operation.
- Undertake ancillary duties appropriate to the type of work being done.
- Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
Please see Appendix A (page 10) in the recruitment pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.
Provisional interview dates are Friday, 15th May 2026.
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
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How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
