Public Realm Operative L2 Street Cleansing
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG2 3AH | |
| Company: | Nottingham City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6474 |
Summary
Contract Type: Permanent,
Working Hours: working a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern doing 11 hours per shift. Shifts are 03:00-14:30 and then 14:00 - 01:00
Worker Type: Off-site Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £25,583 (Level one) rising to £26,403 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Location: Eastcroft Depot - London Road, Nottingham NG2 3AH
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
Are you someone who takes pride in your community and enjoys working outdoors?
We’re looking for motivated and reliable Environmental Services Operatives to help us keep Nottingham one of the cleanest, greenest, and most welcoming cities in the UK.
You’ll play a key part in maintaining the city’s streets, parks, and public spaces - supporting everything from refuse and recycling to grounds maintenance and environmental cleansing. Every day you’ll see the difference your work makes to the people who live, work, and visit Nottingham.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Carry out street cleaning, waste and recycling collection, and general environmental maintenance.
- Maintain green spaces, including grass cutting, planting, and border care.
- Safely operate and maintain vehicles (up to 7.5 tonnes), tools, and machinery.
- Support winter operations, including snow clearance and gritting.
- Work flexibly across frontline neighbourhood services depending on service needs.
- Represent Nottingham City Council with pride, professionalism, and respect for our residents and environment.
What We’re Looking For
- A team player who enjoys practical, outdoor work and takes pride in doing a great job.
- Experience using hand tools, light power tools, or vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (desirable).
- A sound understanding of health and safety, and willingness to follow best practice.
- A full, valid driving licence.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
- Commitment to excellent customer care and equality of service for all.
Why Join Us
You’ll be part of a valued frontline team that keeps Nottingham looking its best every day. We offer:
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment with strong community values.
- The satisfaction of seeing your work make a visible difference across the city.
Help us make Nottingham cleaner, greener, and better for everyone.
Apply now and be part of the team that takes pride in Nottingham!
You can find the job description for this post here
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
For informal enquiries please contact Chidi Egenti - Service Manager, by telephone on 07950945695 or by email at chidi.egenti@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Closing Date: 22nd November 2025
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: ongoing - twice weekly Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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