Street Cleansing Operative

Braintree District Council has an exciting opportunity for a Street Cleansing Operative to join the team.
Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB
Salary: £26,205 to £27,042 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 7th June
Why choose Braintree District Council?
Braintree is an ambitious forward-thinking Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.
Street Cleansing Operative – The Role:
We are seeking one motivated Street Cleansing Operative to join our Operations team.
Working across Braintree, Witham, and Halstead, you will carry out a variety of essential duties, including mechanical and manual street sweeping, litter picking, litter and dog bin emptying, fly-tip collection, market clearance, and the removal of deceased animals.
You will work five days a week on a rota, which will include weekends. Weekday shift patterns operate from either 6am–2pm or 8am–4pm, and weekend shifts fall between 6am and 6pm.
Street Cleansing Operative – You:
- Have experience working outdoors and be able to carry out a range of manual tasks
- Be physically capable of working in all weather conditions, including walking, bending, kneeling, standing for long periods, and lifting heavy items when required
- Be able to work weekends on a rota basis
- Hold a full, clean UK driving licence
- Be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Be flexible and willing to support all aspects of the street cleansing operation
- Be polite, helpful, and professional when interacting with members of the public
- Have an understanding of Health & Safety practices, including manual handling and risk assessments
Street Cleansing Operative – Benefits:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Local government pension scheme
- Learning and development for all staff
- Staff discounts at local businesses
- Staff recognition schemes
- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership
Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
To submit your application for this exciting Street Cleansing Operatives opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now