Environmental Maintenance Operative
If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk.
£27,274 - £29,542 per annum. We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable)
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
STREET SCENE
Environmental Maintenance Operative
£27,274 - £29,542 per annum
Site based
37 hours per week
Temporary contract for up to 12 months
Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant and well-connected borough with a rich heritage and a growing population of over 77,000. With strong transport links, an evolving town centre, green spaces, leisure and cultural attractions, it is a great place to live and work. Working for Tamworth Borough Council means making a real difference for local people, as part of a skilled and ambitious workforce supported to do its best in a positive and empowering environment.
Street Scene delivers street cleansing and grounds maintenance across the Borough. With modern, efficient working practices we have a multi-skilled workforce which delivers an integrated service. We are looking for a committed individual to contribute to the service and further improve the local environmental quality within Tamworth.
As part of Street Scene, you will be required to provide the full range of both cleansing and grounds maintenance duties in accordance with agreed standards of service delivery and customer care. This will include the use and operation of various vehicles (for which a full driving license is essential), plant and equipment; training will be provided.
Typical operations include, bin emptying, fly tipping removal, jet washing and graffiti removal, grass cutting, hedge cutting, and pruning. Operatives will also be required to undertake cleansing duties within the castle grounds and working in the Town team. We are seeking an individual experienced in street cleansing and grounds maintenance to work alongside an established team.
Applicants must be able to work five days out of seven. Working hours are 07:30–15:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30–15:00 on Friday. Applicants must also be available to work one weekend in seven, from 06:00–10:00 on both Saturday and Sunday, under a banked hours scheme.
We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), for further details please refer to the application information document on our website.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check and medical clearance.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Claire Allerton, Street Scene Team Leader, on 07813 407353.
Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply.
Closing date: 29 November 2026. Interviews week commencing 10 December 2026.
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