Cleansing Operative (Grade 15)
| Posting date: | 10 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2026 |
| Location: | Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job title: Cleansing Operative (Grade 15)
Job Category: Manual Labour
Location: Oxford Street Depot - Burnham on Sea, Oxford Street, Burnham on Sea, TA8 1EL, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Pay: £12.85 per hour
Monday 6 - 2, Tuesday 10 - 6, Wednesday 10 - 6, Thursday 6 - 2, Friday 6-2
Understand, uphold, and promote the aims of the council�s equality, diversity, and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.
Operational Duties
To carry out street cleansing operations across Somerset. This includes litter picking, hand sweeping, bin emptying, fly tip removal and toilet cleaning, as well as other reasonable duties.
Customer Service
To be a member of the street cleansing team, carrying out duties that will enhance and maintain the environment, with little disruption to customers.
Vehicle use and maintenance
Drive a non-LGV vehicle and machinery as required in carrying out the above duties.
Carry out basic care and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including checking fluid levels, tyre pressures and wear, bulbs etc. and to maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean and tidy manner. Ensuring the Daily User Check is completed, and any defects found reported to your area supervisor or Operational Management.
Reporting back to supervision on work completed, and the Health and Safety of those that may be affected by your actions or omissions.
Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills
Essential
Good standard of education
Full UK Driving licence.
To be self-motivated and be able to provide a quality level of service with minimum supervision.
Desirable
Experience of a hands on, physical role
Experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
Job Category: Manual Labour
Location: Oxford Street Depot - Burnham on Sea, Oxford Street, Burnham on Sea, TA8 1EL, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Pay: £12.85 per hour
Monday 6 - 2, Tuesday 10 - 6, Wednesday 10 - 6, Thursday 6 - 2, Friday 6-2
Understand, uphold, and promote the aims of the council�s equality, diversity, and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.
Operational Duties
To carry out street cleansing operations across Somerset. This includes litter picking, hand sweeping, bin emptying, fly tip removal and toilet cleaning, as well as other reasonable duties.
Customer Service
To be a member of the street cleansing team, carrying out duties that will enhance and maintain the environment, with little disruption to customers.
Vehicle use and maintenance
Drive a non-LGV vehicle and machinery as required in carrying out the above duties.
Carry out basic care and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including checking fluid levels, tyre pressures and wear, bulbs etc. and to maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean and tidy manner. Ensuring the Daily User Check is completed, and any defects found reported to your area supervisor or Operational Management.
Reporting back to supervision on work completed, and the Health and Safety of those that may be affected by your actions or omissions.
Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills
Essential
Good standard of education
Full UK Driving licence.
To be self-motivated and be able to provide a quality level of service with minimum supervision.
Desirable
Experience of a hands on, physical role
Experience in a similar role would be advantageous.