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Cleansing Operative Manual Labour

Job details
Posting date: 04 September 2025
Salary: £12.45 to £16.10 per hour
Additional salary information: PAYE: £12.45/hr | Umbrella: £16.10/hr
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 September 2025
Location: Glastonbury, Somerset
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Neway International Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: OR12582

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Summary

Cleansing Operative (Grade 15) – Manual Labour
Glastonbury Highway Depot, Somerset 37 hours/week | Sat–Weds shift pattern Temporary (13 weeks) | Inside IR35 PAYE: £12.45/hr | Umbrella: £16.10/hr Start Date: 22 September 2025

Somerset Council is seeking a reliable and hard-working Cleansing Operative to join the Regulatory & Operations team. Based in the Mendip area, this role plays a vital part in keeping our streets clean, safe, and welcoming for the local community.

Key Responsibilities:
Empty litter and dog waste bins across designated routes

Perform litter picking and manual street sweeping

Remove fly-tipped waste and report environmental hazards

Operate either a street barrow or council van for mobile duties

Start daily from Glastonbury Depot between 5:00–6:00am

A full UK driving licence is essential for this mobile role. Due to early start times, this role is best suited to candidates living locally.

About You:
We’re looking for someone who:

Takes pride in maintaining public spaces

Can work independently and outdoors in all weather conditions

Is physically fit and able to handle manual labour tasks

Has a clean and tidy appearance and a strong work ethic

This is a great opportunity to contribute directly to the wellbeing of Somerset’s communities. If you’re dependable, local, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you.

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