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- £25,185 a year
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Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Seasonal Worker

Gateshead Council -
Gateshead

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Job details

Full-time
£25,185 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence

Full job description

Street Scene Seasonal Worker
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm, Friday 7:30am-3:00pm
Contract running until 31th October 2026

A handson role that keeps Gateshead moving.

Who we are and what we stand for

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might just be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Work outdoors. Work with purpose. Work with pride.

Our Environment & Fleet Management team provide a wide range of integrated services to help keep the environment in which the people of Gateshead live, work and spend their spare time in a clean, safe and attractive condition. This includes parks and green spaces like our beautiful Saltwell and Watergate Parks, as well as other green spaces and countryside management. We’re also responsible for vehicle and fleet management across the Council, keeping the fleet on the road and enabling much wider programmes of work, as well as several other areas of responsibility.

Help us protect and enhance our shared spaces.

Do you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your community, and want a role where your efforts have real impact? This is a great opportunity to contribute to a cleaner and greener Gateshead. As a Seasonal Street Scene Worker, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Gateshead clean, welcoming, and well-maintained for everyone who lives, works, and visits here. Working as part of a friendly, handson team, you’ll support the day-to-day delivery of essential frontline services including refuse collection, street cleansing, and grounds maintenance. From helping maintain our green spaces to ensuring our streets stay safe and tidy, your work will make a visible difference across the borough.

What you'll get to do:

Street Scene Role

Manual sweeping, collection and removal of litter, leaves and weeds etc. from public areas.
Emptying litter bins in public areas.
Grass-cutting in public open space areas using pedestrian grass cutters.
Carrying out work in public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas, and open spaces including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, planting and assisting grounds maintenance staff in their work.
General labouring duties as required and be responsible for the use and operation of a range of associated tools and equipment including powered hand tools and light plant as required.
Collection of household and commercial waste, bulky waste and vacant property waste within the borough.
Communicating with members of the public during the provision of the service.
Other duties appropriate for the grade of the post.

Ride-on Grass Cutting Role

Daily checks, user maintenance and defect reporting of ride-on mechanical grass cutting machinery.
All roles above but including the use of ride-on mechanical grass cutting machinery.

What you'll bring:

Self-motivation to work independently and take initiative when needed.
Ability to follow clear instructions and deliver work to a high standard.
Working as part of a team to get the job done.
Flexibility and adaptability, ready to take on a variety of tasks across the service.
Great communication to build positive relationships with colleagues and the wider community.
Confident customer-facing skills, with a friendly and professional approach.
Full drivers licence required for all using ride-on mechanical grass cutting machinery.

Areas of work you could get involved in

Street Cleansing including working to set cleansing routes to keep our streets clean and welcoming.
Grounds Maintenance using grasscutting equipment and related machinery. (Rideon grass cutters used in specific rideon roles.)
Refuse & Recycling Collection supporting collection rounds and operating on refuse or recycling vehicles.

This is a rerun of a previous campaign, if you have already had an interview for this position you need not reapply.

What’s in it for you

Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).

Our commitment to you

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. At Gateshead Council we are an employer who embraces, and welcomes diversity, who's truly inclusive and who demonstrates equality for all. We'll go the extra mile so that our approach is representative of the communities we serve and each other. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

How to apply

You can apply online using the link below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.

We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.

If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via [email protected].

Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.

Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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