At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our communities clean and safe by working outdoors on various tasks.
- Company: Join the New Forest District Council, a supportive and community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, employee discounts, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a friendly and open culture.
- Why this job: Make a visible difference in your community while enjoying the great outdoors.
- Qualifications: Valid UK driving licence and good physical fitness required.
The predicted salary is between 25404 - 26011 £ per year.
Are you passionate about keeping our communities clean, safe, and welcoming? Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a visible difference every day? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Streetscene Operative, you’ll be at the heart of our frontline services, helping to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces across the New Forest. Whether working solo or as part of a team, you’ll carry out a wide range of tasks including:
- Litter picking and fly-tip removal
- Graffiti cleaning and bin maintenance
- Emergency response duties such as snow clearance
- Supporting void property clearances and other reactive works
You’ll be a visible ambassador for the Council, often the first point of contact for residents and visitors, so a friendly and professional approach is essential.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- A valid UK driving licence (manual, minimum 3.5 Ton vehicle)
- Good physical fitness and stamina
- Able to work effectively as part of a team or independently
- Customer service skills
- Willingness to undertake training (Manual Handling, First Aid, LANTRA Road Safety)
Desirable:
- Experience in a similar role
- Familiarity with relevant machinery and safe working practices
- Understanding of COSHH and waste disposal regulations
Working Conditions
This is an outdoor role in all weather conditions, involving repeated manual handling. Full PPE and training are provided to ensure your safety.
What’s in it for you?
- £25,404 - £26,011 per annum - pay award pending
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
- Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
- A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
- Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
About us
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims. At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
Please note: You’ll likely be aware that as part of the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the current organisation will transition into a new operating structure from 1 April 2028. It is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful.
This post requires a Basic DBS check to be completed. After reading the job description of what the role will involve, if you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Neil.Passmore@nfdc.gov.uk on 07979 703457 or Tony.Wade@NFDC.gov.uk 07774 854774.
Closing date: 2nd August 2026
Interview date: 11th August 2026
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