Street Cleaning Operative
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,413 to £25,583 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Louth, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Lindsey District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We’re recruiting for multiple Street Cleaning Operative positions within our friendly Neighbourhood Services team here at East Lindsey District Council. Roles are available either in our Louth, Mablethorpe or Skegness teams.
Our team are responsible for keeping our towns, villages, green spaces and foreshores clean and tidy for residents and visitors alike, working shifts and in all weather conditions. You will be joining a dedicated and hardworking team that operates in all weathers throughout the year.
Typical duties
To assist the team with the cleansing of Council public toilets, empty street bins, litter picking raising the standards of the area.
Grounds maintenance of Councils public spaces.
Ensuring at all vehicle and plant are clean and maintained to a good standard.
Responsible for maintaining health, safety and welfare of yourself, your team members and members of the public. Following the Councils policies & procedures.
What do we need from you?
Current valid driving licence.
Be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
A positive approach to every task.
We are looking for individuals who have excellent team working skills, time management skills and someone with a high degree of attention to detail. You will work on a rota which will require some weekend work.
If you want to make a difference within the local community then please come and join us!
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*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
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 about the role, please contact Tom Winning (Operations Manager) on 07966456591
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.
Our team are responsible for keeping our towns, villages, green spaces and foreshores clean and tidy for residents and visitors alike, working shifts and in all weather conditions. You will be joining a dedicated and hardworking team that operates in all weathers throughout the year.
Typical duties
To assist the team with the cleansing of Council public toilets, empty street bins, litter picking raising the standards of the area.
Grounds maintenance of Councils public spaces.
Ensuring at all vehicle and plant are clean and maintained to a good standard.
Responsible for maintaining health, safety and welfare of yourself, your team members and members of the public. Following the Councils policies & procedures.
What do we need from you?
Current valid driving licence.
Be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
A positive approach to every task.
We are looking for individuals who have excellent team working skills, time management skills and someone with a high degree of attention to detail. You will work on a rota which will require some weekend work.
If you want to make a difference within the local community then please come and join us!
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*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
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 about the role, please contact Tom Winning (Operations Manager) on 07966456591
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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