District Cleansing Operative
Scale 3 (£26,403 - £28,598 per annum) - Pay Award Pending
37 hours per week
Permanent
**Candidates who have previously applied for this position and were unsuccessful at selection stage are requested not to reapply at this time**
Blaby District Council is seeking a hardworking and dedicated District Cleansing Operative to join our small established team. If you are passionate about keeping our community clean and tidy, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Duties include:
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Emptying dual waste bins and ensuring all areas are clear of waste
- Operating the footway sweeper (full training will be provided)
- Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness across the district
To be successful in this role it is essential that you hold a full class C1 (7.5T) driving licence and be able to:
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Engage effectively with members of the public and colleagues
- Work Flexibly, including weekends as part of a rota
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions as part of a team
Prior experience in a cleaning or maintenance role is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.
Benefits of working with us include a Local Government Pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. Further details on our benefits can be found on the Employee benefits page.
Internal applicants can apply for this exciting opportunity via iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS). Once logged in, if you click on the person icon in the top corner of the home screen and then on ‘useful links’, another link will appear called ‘Apply for a Job’ (web recruitment).
Closing date: Midday 17 August 2026
Interview date: 25 August 2026
Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
