Street Cleansing Operative

Helping to maintain the cleanliness and overall appearance of our streets, highways, and public open spaces. You will be responsible for ensuring that Huntingdonshire remains a clean, safe and pleasant environment for residents, visitors, and businesses.

Key Deliverables:

• Clean and well-maintained streets and public open spaces, regularly cleaned and free from litter and detritus.

• Removal of fly-tipped waste in a timely manner.

• Contribute to a safe working environment by promptly reporting or removing potential hazards such as broken glass.

• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure a coordinated approach to street cleansing activities.

• Collaborate with other departments or organisations as necessary to address specific cleaning issues.

• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, including areas cleaned, equipment used, and any issues encountered.

• Take proper care and maintenance of cleaning equipment, tools, and vehicles.

• Contribute to a positive public perception by delivering high-quality services.

• Engage in professional interactions with members of the public.

• Carry out daily maintenance and checks on the allocated vehicle and report any defects.

• Report any accidents and incidents as they occur.

Knowledge and Qualifications

The minimum knowledge required to undertake this role and any qualifications or training essential for the role:

Essential

• Basic literacy and numeracy to understand and complete work documentation.

• Current driving licence.

Desirable

• An understanding of street cleansing operations.

• Working knowledge of tools and plant used in street cleansing activities.

• General knowledge of the district.

Experience

Experience the person would need to do the job:

Desirable

• Experience of working in an outdoor environment and undertaking a range of manual tasks.

• Experience of working in a customer-facing role providing front-line services.

• Understanding of Health and Safety systems including manual handling and risk assessment.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Must be physically fit, able to walk long distances and perform heavy lifting when required.

• Good awareness of personal health and safety and manual handling.

• Good verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility and willingness to be involved in all aspects of the operation of the street cleansing service.

Company Values

The values outlined below reflect our collective positive attitude and how all staff are expected to work together as one team:

• Inspiring: We have genuine pride and passion for public service; doing the best we can for customers.

• Collaborative: We achieve much more by working together, and this allows us to provide the best service for customers.

• Accountable: We take personal responsibility for our work and our decisions, and we deliver on our commitments to customers.

If you share these values and are keen to help keep Huntingdonshire clean, safe and welcoming, we would like to hear from you.

If you interested, please apply or email us -