Intensive Cleaning Operative

• Reference: NHS018
• Division: Community Services
• Salary: £29,448.00 - £30,008.00 per annum
• Contract type: Permanent
• Posted on: 22 May 2026
• Interview date:08 June 2026 - 09 June 2026
• Extra payment(s): Not applicable

• Positions: 1
• Category: Support services
• Grade: D
• Working hours: 37 per week
• Closing date: 02 June 2026
• Location: Metcalf Way and across Crawley
• Location type: Onsite

About the role

Are you someone who takes pride in making a visible difference in the community? We’re looking for a practical, reliable and motivated Intensive Cleaning Operative to join our Neighbourhood Services team.

In this varied and hands-on role, you’ll help maintain public spaces across the town, carrying out specialist cleaning and environmental maintenance work that directly improves the look and feel of local neighbourhoods. From removing graffiti and fly-posting to cleaning public areas, supporting grounds maintenance and helping at community events, no two days are the same.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, is physically active, and wants to be part of a team delivering an important frontline service to residents.

What you’ll be doing:

• removing graffiti, fly-posters, stickers and other environmental nuisance
• cleaning public surfaces, street furniture, signs and subways
• carrying out basic repairs and repainting to a high standard
• supporting grounds maintenance tasks such as strimming, hedge trimming, litter picking and leaf clearance
• using specialist equipment and vehicles safely and effectively
• recording completed work and reporting issues where needed
• helping deliver a clean, safe and welcoming environment for the community

What we’re looking for - we’d love to hear from you if you:

• enjoy practical, outdoor work
• can work well independently and as part of a team
• have a strong awareness of health and safety
• are organised, reliable and customer-focused
• are confident using tools, equipment and vehicles relevant to the role
• hold a full current UK driving licence (category B)

Experience in specialist cleaning, grounds maintenance, graffiti removal, decorating, or working with equipment such as jet washers and maintenance machinery would be an advantage.

Why join us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a service that has a real impact on the local area. If you want a role where your work is visible, valued and makes a difference every day, we’d like to hear from you.

Crawley is a great place to work, with a thriving business district and excellent transport connections including nearby Gatwick Airport. We are based at the Metcalf Depot, which has transport links to the town centre and the railway station.

We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.

Additional information

Working hours are 37 hours per week. Shift pattern is Monday to Thursday 7am to 3pm and Friday 7am to 2.30pm. Based at the Metcalf Depot for start and finish time, flexible working locations throughout the day, where the work demands.

Some evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working as part of the normal conditions of service

Required to wear a uniform and appropriate PPE

A full and current UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role (category B).

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

At Crawley Borough Council, you will have access to a structured programme of learning from day one, designed to help you succeed in your role and grow your career.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

How to apply

Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email neil.cowell@crawley.gov.uk, Safety, Facilities, Procurement Manager or call on 07584154678.

Related documents

• Intensive Cleaning Operative job description (PDF, 143.97 KB)