Amenity Cleansing Operative

Connected Local Government; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Clitheroe seeks a dedicated Street Cleansing Operative to maintain cleanliness of roads, footpaths, and public spaces. Applicants must possess a full driving licence, including categories B and B1. The role requires overtime on weekends in addition to regular hours, with shifts starting early in the morning. Generous benefits include favorable working hours and professional development opportunities. Join the team to contribute to a cleaner community.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training/development opportunities

Qualifications

• A full driving licence is essential, including categories B and B1.
• Knowledge of the area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Pick up litter and sweep streets using appropriate equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policy and Safety at Street Works Code.
• Work overtime on a rota basis, including weekends.

Job description

Based in the Amenity Cleansing Section at Council’s Salthill Depot in Clitheroe, you will be part of a small team responsible for ensuring that roads, footpaths, verges and open spaces are kept clean.

Picking up litter and sweeping streets, you will utilise equipment consistent with Street Cleansing requirements and ensure that all activities comply with the Council’s Health and Safety policy and the Safety at Street Works Code of Practice.

A full driving licence is essential and must include categories B, and B1.

It is a requirement of the post that overtime is worked on a rota basis – Saturday and Sunday on 1 in 3 weekends – and ad hoc cover at other times for absences/leave etc. Weekend hours are 6 am onwards for 2.5 hours on Saturday and 6 am onwards for 3 hours on Sunday.

Knowledge of the area is desirable.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.

Closing date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Interview date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.