Operative - Street Cleaning
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583.00 to £25,989.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 September 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC573 |
Summary
We are recruiting for a new team member to be part of the street cleaning service.
The Green Spaces and Street Scene Service is responsible for maintaining the beautiful borough of Calderdale. This includes looking after our parks & open spaces, play areas, countryside & woodlands, and ensuring that the streets are kept clear of litter and that public litter bins are emptied.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our service and be part of a team that is responsible for keeping the streets clean. You will carry out tasks such as sweeping, litter picking and emptying public litter bins safely and in line with service requirements.
You will be required to manage your own workload and designated routes and be able to demonstrate strong organisational and interpersonal skills. You should be competent in working in an outdoor environment and have a flexible approach to the role as you will be operating throughout Calderdale.
You will be expected to work outside of core hours including weekends and on standby if required for which you will receive enhanced pay. A full UK driving licence is essential (manual car) and you must have held a Category B Licence for at least 2 years to drive a work vehicle.
We offer;
• A full training and support package
• Use of a work vehicle as required
• Essential PPE (uniform, hi vis jacket, boots, gloves)
• All equipment required to carry out the role
• Generous pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service (pro-rata for part time staff) plus 8 statutory holidays
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Mark Spencer on 07932 101398, email mark.spencer@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date: Monday 15th September 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
The Green Spaces and Street Scene Service is responsible for maintaining the beautiful borough of Calderdale. This includes looking after our parks & open spaces, play areas, countryside & woodlands, and ensuring that the streets are kept clear of litter and that public litter bins are emptied.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our service and be part of a team that is responsible for keeping the streets clean. You will carry out tasks such as sweeping, litter picking and emptying public litter bins safely and in line with service requirements.
You will be required to manage your own workload and designated routes and be able to demonstrate strong organisational and interpersonal skills. You should be competent in working in an outdoor environment and have a flexible approach to the role as you will be operating throughout Calderdale.
You will be expected to work outside of core hours including weekends and on standby if required for which you will receive enhanced pay. A full UK driving licence is essential (manual car) and you must have held a Category B Licence for at least 2 years to drive a work vehicle.
We offer;
• A full training and support package
• Use of a work vehicle as required
• Essential PPE (uniform, hi vis jacket, boots, gloves)
• All equipment required to carry out the role
• Generous pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service (pro-rata for part time staff) plus 8 statutory holidays
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Mark Spencer on 07932 101398, email mark.spencer@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date: Monday 15th September 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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