Street Cleansing Operative

The Environmental Services team are looking for a Street Cleansing Operative. You will assist in providing a cleaner environment to all residents and visitors to Newark and Sherwood through the provision of a high quality and high performing street cleansing service. Operatives are expected to work a variety of shifts as directed. This is a physically demanding post – tasks undertaken will include emptying wheeled and litter bins, lifting and carrying awkward and heavy weights (using correct manual handling techniques i.e. twisting, bending etc.) and walking long distances. A driving licence is essential.

Benefits:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One day’s paid volunteering leave per year.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.

Working Hours:

• Mon- Thurs 6.30 – 2.30 / late shift 10am -6 pm
• Friday 6.30 2.00 / late shift 10-5.30
• Sat -Sun 6.30-2.30 late shift 10.00-6.00

Contact: For an informal chat or more information, please contact Cleansing Manager Martin Chapman, Martin.chapman@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Application Closing date: 29 April 2026

Interview: TBC

Equal Opportunities: As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce. Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. We recommend you submit your application early, as we often receive a large number of applications and therefore we reserve the right to close the advert early.