Street Cleansing Operative

Environmental Services

Street Cleansing Operative

Permanent

Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary NS5 £25,989 - £26,403 per annum, pay award April 2026 under negotiation

The Environmental Services team are looking for a Street Cleansing Operative.

You will assist in providing a cleaner environment to all residents and visitors to Newark and Sherwood through the provision of a high quality and high performing street cleansing service. Operatives are expected to work a variety of shifts as directed.

This is a physically demanding post – tasks undertaken will include emptying wheeled and litter bins, lifting and carrying awkward and heavy weights (using correct manual handling techniques i.e. twisting, bending etc.) and walking long distances.

A driving licence is essential.

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer you:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave per year.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

Working hours Mon- Thurs 6.30 – 2.30 / late shift 10am -6 pm, Friday 6.30 2.00 / late shift 10-5.30. Sat -Sun 6.30-2.30 late shift 10.00-6.00

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Cleansing Manager Martin Chapman, Martin.chapman@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Closing Date: 29 April 2026

Interview: TBC

We recommend you submit your application early, as we often receive a large number of applications and therefore we reserve the right to close the advert early.

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.