Multi-site Cleaning Operative
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,011 to £27,380 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Lymington, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | New Forest District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
We’re looking for a dedicated and reliable Multisite Cleaning Operative to join our Streetscene team, helping to keep our public conveniences and other council-owned buildings clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and visitors across the New Forest.
This is a varied and active role where you’ll work across multiple sites, either independently or as part of a team, delivering high standards of cleanliness and customer service. You’ll be a visible and valued part of our frontline services, often the first point of contact for members of the public.
What you’ll be doing:
Working a rota pattern over 7 days per week, which averages 37hrs per week.
Carrying out scheduled and reactive cleaning duties across council buildings and public conveniences.
Ensuring facilities are safe, hygienic, and well-stocked.
Conducting basic maintenance checks and legionella monitoring.
Using council vehicles and equipment safely and responsibly.
What we’re looking for:
Experience in cleaning or facilities maintenance (desirable).
A full UK manual driving licence (minimum 3.5 tonne).
Good attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Awareness of COSHH regulations and safe working practices.
Strong communication and customer care skills.
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and handle challenging situations professionally.
You’ll be provided with full training, PPE, and the tools you need to succeed. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and manual handling training (provided within the first month).
What’s in it for you
£26,011 to £27,380 per annum
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
About us.
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check to be completed. You must include details and dates of ‘spent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings
After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Neil Passmore (Streetscene Supervisor) on 023 8028 5743 or Tony Wade (Streetscene Supervisor) on 023 8028 5388
Closing date: 11pm on 9th October 2025
Interview Date: w/c 20th October 2025
This is a varied and active role where you’ll work across multiple sites, either independently or as part of a team, delivering high standards of cleanliness and customer service. You’ll be a visible and valued part of our frontline services, often the first point of contact for members of the public.
What you’ll be doing:
Working a rota pattern over 7 days per week, which averages 37hrs per week.
Carrying out scheduled and reactive cleaning duties across council buildings and public conveniences.
Ensuring facilities are safe, hygienic, and well-stocked.
Conducting basic maintenance checks and legionella monitoring.
Using council vehicles and equipment safely and responsibly.
What we’re looking for:
Experience in cleaning or facilities maintenance (desirable).
A full UK manual driving licence (minimum 3.5 tonne).
Good attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Awareness of COSHH regulations and safe working practices.
Strong communication and customer care skills.
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and handle challenging situations professionally.
You’ll be provided with full training, PPE, and the tools you need to succeed. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and manual handling training (provided within the first month).
What’s in it for you
£26,011 to £27,380 per annum
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
About us.
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check to be completed. You must include details and dates of ‘spent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings
After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Neil Passmore (Streetscene Supervisor) on 023 8028 5743 or Tony Wade (Streetscene Supervisor) on 023 8028 5388
Closing date: 11pm on 9th October 2025
Interview Date: w/c 20th October 2025
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.