Street Cleansing Operatives
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently recruiting for Street Cleansing Operatives to work in the District across the Braintree, Witham and Halstead areas.
Street Cleansing tasks will include: street sweeping (mechanical/manual), litter picking, bin emptying (including dog bins), collecting fly tips, market clearance and removal of dead animals.
Our team work 7 days a week and you will be required to work 5 days a week on a rota basis, which will include weekend working. Current working hours for this role will be 6am to 2pm and 8am to 4pm (on a shift basis) Monday to Friday and weekend shifts will be between the hours of 6am to 6pm.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an outdoor environment and have experience of undertaking a range of manual tasks.
Requirements of the role include:
- Ability to work outdoors in all weathers together with the ability to walk, bend, kneel and stand for long periods of time and perform heavy lifting if needed.
- Ability to work weekends on a rota basis.
- A full clean driving licence together with a 7.5 tonne licence
- Ability to work in a team or individual based environment.
- Flexibility and willingness to be involved in all aspects of the operation of the street cleansing service.
- Polite and helpful with the public at all times.
- Have an understanding of Health & Safety systems including manual handling and risk assessments.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please contact Richard Bass on 01376 551414 or Lloyd Andrews on 01376 332334.
Why choose Braintree District Council?
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach that is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.
For more information, please see the Job Profile.
To apply, please click Apply online below. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the HR team at humanresources@braintree.gov.uk or on 01376 552525.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Street Cleansing Operatives roles across Braintree District Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,175 - £22,988 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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