Public Realm Maintenance Operative

Make a Difference in Lancaster
Join us as a Public Realm Maintenance Operative and play a vital role in keeping Lancaster’s streets, parks, and public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. Your work will directly support our ambition for Clean, Green, and Safe Neighbourhoods, enhancing the environment for residents and visitors alike.

What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be hands-on with a variety of tasks including grass cutting, litter and graffiti removal, leaf clearance, and maintaining playgrounds and bedding areas. Operating mechanical sweepers and vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes, you’ll ensure public spaces are tidy and well cared for. You’ll also assist with event setups, support community volunteers, and help maintain safety through seasonal gritting and spill clearance.

You’ll Fit Right In If…
You hold a full, clean driving licence and are keen to learn to operate specialist equipment. You’re reliable, work well independently and as part of a team, and take pride in delivering high standards. Your good communication skills and commitment to health and safety reflect our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership. You’re physically fit and ready to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.

Why Work With Us
Our Benefits
• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car purchase scheme
• Lifestyle savings
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing support

Flexible working friendly
We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance.

Inclusive employer
We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.