Environmental Cleansing Operative
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,740 to £25,885 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dunfermline, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22339 |
Summary
Thoroughly inspecting public roads and open spaces to determine servicing needs.
Manually removing litter, animal carcases, animal faeces and other debris, Using the appropriate street cleaning equipment as required.
Routine servicing and other maintenance of public litter and waste bins, using appropriate plant and machinery. Driving allocated vehicles when required. Routine servicing and maintenance of public litter and waste bins. Collecting and disposing of waste as per service procedures.
Manually removing deposits arising from illegal dumping. Inspecting and clearing water course grids. Carrying out hand weeding, hoeing and sweeping. Using of a range of tools and equipment for cleaning.
Carrying out general labouring duties including manual snow clearing.
Ensuring the quality of public cleaning complies with standards specified and defects in the facilities are reported as soon as possible to line manager. Complying with all service Health & Safety rules, procedures and accurate completion of any relevant documentation.
Dealing with public enquiries. Assisting the Environmental Cleansing Chargehand in carrying out all tasks required. Undertaking all other duties as required for the role. Duties will be in line with the grade.
You must be physically able to walk considerable distances every day.
You must be capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers, have physical working dexterity and a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks. You should be a team worker with have clear verbal communication skills and a ‘can-do’ approach to help resolve problems.
You must be able to provide regular and effective service.
A full driving licence is desirable.
For further information please contact: Jennifer Robertson - jennifer.crawford@fife.gov.uk
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Manually removing litter, animal carcases, animal faeces and other debris, Using the appropriate street cleaning equipment as required.
Routine servicing and other maintenance of public litter and waste bins, using appropriate plant and machinery. Driving allocated vehicles when required. Routine servicing and maintenance of public litter and waste bins. Collecting and disposing of waste as per service procedures.
Manually removing deposits arising from illegal dumping. Inspecting and clearing water course grids. Carrying out hand weeding, hoeing and sweeping. Using of a range of tools and equipment for cleaning.
Carrying out general labouring duties including manual snow clearing.
Ensuring the quality of public cleaning complies with standards specified and defects in the facilities are reported as soon as possible to line manager. Complying with all service Health & Safety rules, procedures and accurate completion of any relevant documentation.
Dealing with public enquiries. Assisting the Environmental Cleansing Chargehand in carrying out all tasks required. Undertaking all other duties as required for the role. Duties will be in line with the grade.
You must be physically able to walk considerable distances every day.
You must be capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers, have physical working dexterity and a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks. You should be a team worker with have clear verbal communication skills and a ‘can-do’ approach to help resolve problems.
You must be able to provide regular and effective service.
A full driving licence is desirable.
For further information please contact: Jennifer Robertson - jennifer.crawford@fife.gov.uk
Not all our vacancies are advertised here. Please visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs to view all our current vacancies. While you are on our site, why not sign up for 'Job Alerts' and we will email you when we advertise a vacancy that you may be interested in. Refer to our FAQ page if you require further guidance.
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