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Street Cleansing Operative

  • Employer: Brighton & Hove City Council
  • Reference: orbis/TP/3924/11939
  • Published: Thu 21/01/2021, 0:00 AM
  • Closing on: Mon 01/03/2021, 0:00 AM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 37 (+1 hour contracted overtime)
  • Salary: £17942.36 - £18933 plus contracted overtime and allowances
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: BN1 7GA

Job introduction

Are you adaptable and willing to litter-pick, empty bins clear weeds and push a barrow?

Are you reliable with and excellent attendance record?

Are you happy to work outside in all weathers and be on your feet all day?

Are you self-motivated and able to work on your own as well as part of a team?

Are you enthusiastic, energetic and able to lift and carry loads of up to 20kg?

If you answered 'yes' to all of the above, the council would like to hear from you.

About the role

Street Cleansing Operatives are needed to keep all parts of the city clean for residents and visitors. This could be emptying bins, sweeping, weeding, litter picking, cleaning up the beach and residential areas to name just tasks.

Permanent contract.

Mainly to work in the city centre, beach and residential areas on the East side of Brighton.

The available shift pattern is: East AM 6:00 - 14:00

Training, equipment and uniform will be provided. Special qualifications are not required for these positions. We are looking for reliable, hard-working people with a passion and commitment for keeping the city centre, suburbs and the beach a safe place for everyone to enjoy.

For informal discussion, please contact Eduardo Costa - eduardo.costa@brighton-hove.gov.uk

We highly recommend you read the ‘Statement Guidance’ below before you apply for this job. It is important you are able to show how you meet the essential criteria within the Person Specification when applying. Not following this guidance is likely to reduce your chances of success.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.

Company information

We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, LGB, female or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.

At Brighton & Hove City Council we offer staff a range of benefits. If you choose to work for us, in return we can offer you:

A competitive salary
Career average pension scheme
Generous holiday (23 days rising to 25 days after 5 years)
An opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills
Staff discounts
A range of other staff benefits

Find out more about Living in Brighton & Hove on our website.

  • Employer: Brighton & Hove City Council
  • Reference: orbis/TP/3924/11939
  • Published: Thu 21/01/2021, 0:00 AM
  • Closing on: Mon 01/03/2021, 0:00 AM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 37 (+1 hour contracted overtime)
  • Salary: £17942.36 - £18933 plus contracted overtime and allowances
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: BN1 7GA