Plymouth City Council
Waste & Cleansing Senior Operative - Cleansing
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Important Notice
“Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.”
Eligibility
Restricted to Street and Waste Employees or Employees in the Council’s formal redeployment pool.
About the Role
Are you passionate about keeping Plymouth clean, safe, and looking its best? Do you enjoy working outdoors, supporting your colleagues, and making a visible difference in your community every day?
Plymouth City Council is looking for a dedicated and motivated Waste & Cleansing Senior Operative to join our frontline Cleansing Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their local environment, and has experience leading others in a practical operational setting. You'll play a key role in ensuring Plymouth's streets, highways, public spaces remain clean, safe and well-maintained for residents and visitors alike.
Responsibilities
As a Waste & Cleansing Senior Operative, you will:
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- Support the Team Leader by directing and coordinating the daily activities of Operatives
- Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with legislation, Council procedures and customer care standards
- Play a key role in leading and supporting the Cleansing Team to deliver high-quality cleansing services within the City Centre and surrounding areas
- Operate and maintain specialist cleansing equipment and vehicles
- Complete vehicle checks and operational documentation
- Help resolve operational and health and safety issues
- Represent Plymouth City Council professionally at all times
Requirements
If you have a Full UK Driving Licence, experience of supervising, and you're passionate about maintaining high standards, leading by example, and helping keep Plymouth clean and safe, we'd love to hear from you.
When applying, please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience, along with any desirable criteria, outlined in the role profile.
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Application
For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Samantha Crowley via e-mail - samantha.crowley@plymouth.gov.uk.
Deadline
Closing date: Sunday 09 August 2026
Equal Opportunities
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality, we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced, or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Age Friendly Employer
“Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.”
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