Operative 2 - Street Cleansing

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

About the Role

Can be required to work at any of the Council Depots as required by the service.

• Hawthorne Road, Bootle
• Formby Depot, Formby Bypass
• Tulketh Street, Southport

JOB PURPOSE

Undertake cleansing activities as required such as litter removal, detritus, weed and fly tipping removal.

Jop positions available in both Tulketh and Hawthorne Road depots, but may be required to work in any area of the Borough, maintaining optimum cleanliness, operating equipment as necessary – training will be provided.

MAIN DUTIES

• Collect, and dispose of any refuse / spoils / waste etc. as per the defined standards and practices. This could involve the use of any refuse receptacle i.e. sacks, wheelie bins, commercial waste bins or the disposal of bulky items, hazardous substances.
• Brush and clean defined areas using appropriate equipment and cleaning products as per training and remove spillages.
• Operate compression mechanisms, tools and equipment as appropriate.
• Load and unload vehicles manually or using mechanical aids as appropriate.
• Manual Handling techniques and Banksman reversing experience are desirable.
• Using mobile technology, maintain communication in accordance with the Council’s procedures and Statutory Regulations.
• Assist the driver with regular vehicle and ancillary equipment checks and assist with any routine cleansing and basic maintenance of vehicle and equipment to ensure optimum efficiency of operation.
• Knowledge of the Sefton borough would be advantageous.

Must have the ability to work in locations such as rear entries, removing fly tipping, animal faeces/carcass etc. and undertake all recording methods as directed by management either via paper documentation or electronic, as required.

Applicants must have the ability to demonstrate reliability, excellent punctuality and good attendance. A commitment to work overtime to meet the needs of the service is required.

As part of the wider service, you will play a role in supporting the service to meet the requirements of the Environment Act 2021 regarding the roll out of simpler recycling principals and the implementation of food waste collections. Additionally, you will also support the continued promotion of the management of waste through reducing, reusing and recycling.

In return we can offer a salary with incremental progression, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 5 years’ service, training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Your new place of work

Sefton is a vibrant local authority on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough. Sefton is the northern most borough of the Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents. Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline as well as spanning the busy port of Liverpool means that Sefton is a diverse and exciting Borough.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday, 27th September 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Wednesday, 7th October 2026.

For more information, please contact Marcus Burke – 07812 098009