Operative Level 1 (Place Working)

Job Introduction

An opportunity has arisen within Worcester city council’s City Services. We are looking for a street cleaning/grounds maintenance operatives with excellent knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm to help front line services. You will be working to ensure Worcester is a clean, tidy and safe city.

We are looking for operatives with the relevant environmental services experience to join our team on a permanent basis. As part of our Place team the post holder will work on the front line working as part of the place team. Tasks involve litter picking, hedge cutting, strimming, mowing and general grounds maintenance duties.

A key part of the role will be the ability to deliver good customer service to residents of, and visitors to, Worcester city.

We place a high priority on health and safety, so candidates will need a good understanding of these practices in a busy front-line service.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of and ideally have experience in, grounds maintenance and street cleaning.

A full UK driving licence is desirable.

The hours of work are 37 per week Monday-Friday.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We would like to help you shine during this process. If you need any assistance with applying please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment@worcester.gov.uk. We can assist with alternative formats for your application or offer a MS Teams interview for example.

For further information about the role, please contact Alex Zaroulias or Jake Peacock, Place Team Supervisors, at alex.zaroulias@worcester.gov.uk and jake.peacock@worcester.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026

Interview date: TBC

This vacancy is an internal opportunity for employees working for Worcester City Council. External applications are not accepted at this time. We appreciate your interest in working with us, and you can view all our current opportunities by visiting https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/employer/0c661865-f21c-4778-9bb4-7eae7e8b2e5f/…