At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our streets clean and tidy while supporting your community.
- Company: Join West Suffolk Council, a top-rated council for climate action.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, generous pension, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Must be physically fit, customer-focused, and hold a Class B driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
About the role
We have a vacancy for a Street Cleansing Operative at our operational depot in Bury St Edmunds.
Responsibilities
- Street cleansing
- Dog and litter bin emptying
- Clearance of fly tipping
- Supporting markets
- General maintenance of the public amenities across the West Suffolk area
- Hours and schedule
The role is based on 37 hours per week, on a four-day basis (Wednesday to Saturday). The hours are as follows (excluding breaks):
- Wednesday: 11 hours
- Thursday: 7.5 hours
- Friday: 7.5 hours
- Saturday: 11 hours
- What you will need
- You will need to be physically fit as this role requires a great deal of walking and physical mobility, lifting and stretching.
- You will need to be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- You will be able to demonstrate a positive approach to health and safety.
- You will be flexible with a strong customer focus and be able to demonstrate a desire to deliver high standards of service.
- You will be computer literate and be able to operate in-cab and handheld technology and other in-house systems as appropriate.
- You will hold a minimum Class B (car) driving licence and have your own transport.
- Experience of driving 3.5t vehicles and either 7.5t driving or trailer towing licence categories and DCPC card would be an advantage.
Benefits
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays (with an option to buy up to 10 extra days each year subject to approval)
- Generous pension scheme – contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 16.4%
- Life assurance – a payment of three times your annual salary
- Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package including discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services
- Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and Smart Tech (buy the latest tech products and repay through your monthly salary)
- Rail and bus staff discounts
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme
- Discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
- A culture of learning that inspires staff to focus on continuous learning
- For more information
For an informal discussion and further information please contact Tim Row, Waste and Street Scene Supervisor, via email tim. row@westsuffolk. gov. uk.
Application details
Please note, we are unable to accept CVs; please follow the online application process to apply.
Closing date
Sunday 9 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on submission, so please apply without delay.
Interview date
To be confirmed
West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 district councils for climate action and is committed to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities.
The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2039.
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