Street Cleansing Operative
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,413 to £25,185 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Spalding, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Holland District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
South Holland District Council are recruiting for Street Cleansing Operatives to join the team.
In this role, you will carry out a range of cleansing tasks that go beyond standard daily duties. This includes:
Back‑edge clearing
Minor hedge cutting
Graffiti removal
Litter picking
Bin emptying
Clearing fly‑tips
Ensuring the safe and effective completion of cleansing rounds
You may also be required to support other service areas such as refuse/recycling, garden waste collections, toilet cleansing, and parks & grounds maintenance. The role will contribute to delivering the priorities and objectives of the Council, working closely with the Street Services Manager.
What are we looking for?
Experience in a similar role
Category B driving licence
You must be fluent in English
Ability to use incab/tablet technology including maps/routing software
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car mileage reimbursement*
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
Long Service Recognition*
*Certain restrictions may apply
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation, please contact Rachel Dance on 07860311464
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
In this role, you will carry out a range of cleansing tasks that go beyond standard daily duties. This includes:
Back‑edge clearing
Minor hedge cutting
Graffiti removal
Litter picking
Bin emptying
Clearing fly‑tips
Ensuring the safe and effective completion of cleansing rounds
You may also be required to support other service areas such as refuse/recycling, garden waste collections, toilet cleansing, and parks & grounds maintenance. The role will contribute to delivering the priorities and objectives of the Council, working closely with the Street Services Manager.
What are we looking for?
Experience in a similar role
Category B driving licence
You must be fluent in English
Ability to use incab/tablet technology including maps/routing software
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car mileage reimbursement*
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
Long Service Recognition*
*Certain restrictions may apply
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation, please contact Rachel Dance on 07860311464
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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