Mobile Cleansing Operative
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,796 to £25,989 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Harrogate, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Salary: £24,796 to £25,989 per annum
Grade: CD
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Are you passionate about keeping communities clean and welcoming? If you take pride in making a difference and enjoy working outdoors, the Waste and Street Scene department has an exciting opportunity for you.
We’re seeking a permanent Mobile Street Cleansing Operative to join our dedicated team serving a variety of urban and rural locations across the Harrogate area.
This is your chance to be part of a hardworking crew that values commitment, teamwork, and community impact.
The Role
As part of our Waste and Street Scene team, you will be:
Driving up to a 3.5-ton vehicle
Litter picking and emptying of litter and dog waste bins
Contributing to delivering a high standard of service to residents, with a strong focus on customer care
We can offer you a standard working pattern of 6am to 4pm over a 4-day working week, some shifts include weekend working.
Optional overtime is available on an ad hoc basis.
What you will bring
The successful candidate will:
Have an enthusiastic and committed approach to street cleansing work
Be capable of working independently and using own initiative
Hold a strong understanding of the importance of customer care
Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and out-of-hours when needed
What’s in it for you
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
salary sacrifice schemes
employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
travel loans
Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
A full uniform will also be provided.
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
Contact and apply
For an informal discussion, please contact Jason Turner on 07525 988117 or email Jason.Turner@northyorks.gov.uk
Applying is easy; simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.
Key dates
Closing date: Sunday 31st August 2025
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 1st September
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
Grade: CD
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Are you passionate about keeping communities clean and welcoming? If you take pride in making a difference and enjoy working outdoors, the Waste and Street Scene department has an exciting opportunity for you.
We’re seeking a permanent Mobile Street Cleansing Operative to join our dedicated team serving a variety of urban and rural locations across the Harrogate area.
This is your chance to be part of a hardworking crew that values commitment, teamwork, and community impact.
The Role
As part of our Waste and Street Scene team, you will be:
Driving up to a 3.5-ton vehicle
Litter picking and emptying of litter and dog waste bins
Contributing to delivering a high standard of service to residents, with a strong focus on customer care
We can offer you a standard working pattern of 6am to 4pm over a 4-day working week, some shifts include weekend working.
Optional overtime is available on an ad hoc basis.
What you will bring
The successful candidate will:
Have an enthusiastic and committed approach to street cleansing work
Be capable of working independently and using own initiative
Hold a strong understanding of the importance of customer care
Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and out-of-hours when needed
What’s in it for you
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
salary sacrifice schemes
employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
travel loans
Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
A full uniform will also be provided.
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
Contact and apply
For an informal discussion, please contact Jason Turner on 07525 988117 or email Jason.Turner@northyorks.gov.uk
Applying is easy; simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.
Key dates
Closing date: Sunday 31st August 2025
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 1st September
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.