Cleansing Operative
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | Somerset, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brackenberry Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR14233 |
Summary
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Somerset to assist with the appointment of a Cleansing Operative, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £12.45 - £16.10 per hour
Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Cleansing Operative to join Somerset Councils street cleansing team. This is a hands-on role requiring physical work in all weather conditions to help keep the local environment clean and safe. Duties include litter and dog bin emptying, litter picking, manual sweeping, fly tip removal, and other cleansing operations across the Mendip area.
The successful candidate will need to start early mornings at the Glastonbury depot, work flexibly including weekends, and hold a full UK driving licence to operate council vehicles and equipment.
Responsibilities:
Carry out street cleansing activities such as litter picking, sweeping, bin emptying, fly tip removal, and toilet cleaning.
Operate tools, barrows, and cleansing equipment in line with safety instructions and council procedures.
Perform daily vehicle checks.
Maintain accurate records including timesheets, defect reports, incident forms, and work logs.
Report progress and issues to supervisors and operational management.
Requirements:
Good standard of general education.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to work early mornings and weekends.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#OR14233
Rate of Pay: £12.45 - £16.10 per hour
Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Cleansing Operative to join Somerset Councils street cleansing team. This is a hands-on role requiring physical work in all weather conditions to help keep the local environment clean and safe. Duties include litter and dog bin emptying, litter picking, manual sweeping, fly tip removal, and other cleansing operations across the Mendip area.
The successful candidate will need to start early mornings at the Glastonbury depot, work flexibly including weekends, and hold a full UK driving licence to operate council vehicles and equipment.
Responsibilities:
Carry out street cleansing activities such as litter picking, sweeping, bin emptying, fly tip removal, and toilet cleaning.
Operate tools, barrows, and cleansing equipment in line with safety instructions and council procedures.
Perform daily vehicle checks.
Maintain accurate records including timesheets, defect reports, incident forms, and work logs.
Report progress and issues to supervisors and operational management.
Requirements:
Good standard of general education.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to work early mornings and weekends.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#OR14233