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East Staffordshire Borough Council
Street Cleaning Operative (Barrows/Labourer)
Grade 3 – £24,796 to £25,989 per annum
Help keep East Staffordshire clean, safe and welcoming — every street, every space, every day.
About Us
East Staffordshire Borough Council is committed to making the Borough a clean, safe and attractive place to live, work and visit. As the Principal Litter Authority, our Street Cleaning team plays a vital front-line role in maintaining highways, footpaths, public open spaces and local communities.
Using a mix of manual cleansing, practical equipment and modern recording tools, the team tackles litter, detritus, dog fouling, fly tipping, leaves, weeds and other environmental issues with pride and professionalism.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Street Cleaning Operative to join our busy Environment team. This is a hands-on, outdoor role where you will help keep the Borough looking its best by carrying out manual street cleansing across highways, public open spaces and other areas of the public realm.
Your work will include:
- Removing litter, detritus, leaves, weeds, dog fouling, dead animals and fly tipping
- Emptying and maintaining street litter bins
- Collecting bulky waste where required
- Separating recyclable materials
- Reporting defects, incidents or health and safety concerns promptly
- Using hand-held devices to record cleanliness levels, litter bin capacities and other service information.
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Key Requirements
We are looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in their work
- Enjoys being part of a team
- Shares our commitment to delivering a high-quality public service
- Is polite, approachable and customer-focused (you represent the Council while working)
- Is prepared to:
- Work outdoors in all weathers
- Walk long distances
- Carry out manual handling tasks safely
- Wear the correct uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Follow health and safety procedures
The role requires a positive “can do” attitude, good communication skills, the ability to use your own initiative, and a calm approach under pressure.
Skills And Experience
Previous experience in:
- Street cleansing
- Waste management
- Practical outdoor environments
is advantageous, but we value willingness to learn and work safely. Experience or training in:
- Manual handling
- Manual street sweeping
- Bin lift or compaction equipment
- Reversing assistant duties
- Hand-held device usage
would be beneficial but is not essential.
Additional Information
- Hours of Work:
37 hours per week
- Monday to Thursday: 7 am – 3 pm
- Friday: 7 am – 2.30 pm (with half an hour unpaid break daily)
This role may occasionally require overtime on Public and Bank Holidays and some weekends.
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This is a great opportunity to join an essential, well-regarded front-line service where the work you do makes a visible difference to East Staffordshire’s streets, neighbourhoods, and public spaces.
Closing Date & Application Details
Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 July 2026
Full details of the job role are available in the Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal chat about this opportunity: Peter Clark (Operations and Fleet Manager) 📧 peter.clark@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk 📞 01283 508016
Important Notes for Candidates
Visa Sponsorship
As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. We cannot issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of the application.
Personal Relationships
Candidates must disclose any known family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer when completing the application form.
Additional Requirements
Applications must include a written statement (in no more than 1,000 words) stating how you meet the person specification requirements for this role.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Council actively builds diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone regardless of:
- Age
- Sex
- Gender
- Ethnicity
- Religion
- Sexual orientation
East Staffordshire Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader.
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