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Make a Difference in Lancaster Join us as a Street Cleansing 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 vision for Clean, Green, and Safe Neighbourhoods, helping to create a positive environment that residents and visitors can be proud of.What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be hands-on with a variety of tasks including litter collection, graffiti removal, clearing fly tipping, and maintaining street furniture. Operating mechanical sweepers and cage wagons (up to 3.5 tonnes) will be part of your role, alongside seasonal duties like snow clearance and gritting. You’ll also engage with the public professionally, ensuring our community spaces remain inviting and safe.You’ll Fit Right In If… You hold a full, clean driving licence and are ready to work outdoors in all weather conditions. You’re trustworthy, take pride in your work, and communicate well with others. Your willingness to learn and follow health and safety practices aligns with our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership. No previous experience is needed as full training will be provided.Ready to Join Us? If you’re keen to contribute to a cleaner, safer Lancaster and be part of a supportive team, 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 supportFlexible 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.<ul></ul>

Lancaster City Council

Cleansing Operative

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A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application



LGV Driver/ Labourer
Grade 4 £25,989 - £26,403
Location: Copse Road Depot, Fleetwood
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
Wyre Council is seeking a hardworking and reliable LGV Driver / Labourer to support the delivery of essential frontline environmental services across the borough. This is a key operational role within our Street Cleansing service, helping to keep Wyre clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors.
You will be responsible for driving LGV vehicles as well as undertaking a range of street cleansing and general labouring duties. The role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and providing a visible, professional presence within local communities.
What You’ll Do
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<li>Drive and operate LGV and other service vehicles safely and efficiently.</li>
<li>Carry out mechanised street cleansing, bin emptying and general cleaning duties.</li>
<li>Provide direction and support to colleagues working alongside the vehicle.</li>
<li>Respond to environmental issues, including the removal and safe disposal of fly‑tipped waste.</li>
<li>Undertake general labouring and loading duties associated with street cleansing operations.</li>
<li>Maintain a vigilant presence across the borough to help deter environmental crime and anti‑social behaviour.</li>
<li>Operate equipment, plant and machinery in line with health and safety requirements.</li>
<li>Act professionally and courteously when always dealing with members of the public.</li>
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What We’re Looking For
Essential:
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<li>A current, valid LGV class 2 (C) driving licence.</li>
<li>Previous experience working in a street cleaning, street scene or similar operational environment.</li>
<li>Knowledge of health and safety at work and safe working practices.</li>
<li>Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Physically able to undertake outdoor manual duties.</li>
<li>A flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and bank holidays.</li>
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Desirable:
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<li>IOSH Working Safely or equivalent qualification.</li>
<li>CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence).</li>
<li>Experience operating cleansing vehicles, plant or machinery including sweepers</li>
<li>Understanding of good customer care practices.</li>
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What you’ll get in return:
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<li>The opportunity to play a vital role in delivering frontline services to local communities.</li>
<li>Full training and ongoing development opportunities.</li>
<li>A competitive salary and local government benefits package, including employer pension contributions.</li>
<li>Annual leave entitlement rising with length of service, plus bank holidays.</li>
<li>Stable employment as part of a supportive and committed team. A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.</li>
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To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a>.
We will be holding a recruitment drop-in session at the Wyre Council Copse Road Depot on 13 January from 9.00am for anyone that wants to come along and discuss the position or needs help with their application. No appointment necessary, simply turn up on the day from 9.00am

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A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application



TRANSFORMATION OFFICER
37 HOURS PER WEEK
GRADE 9 £39,862 - £42,839 
Are you passionate about driving change and improving services in the public sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where adaptability, innovation and collaboration are key?
As a Transformation Officer, you’ll play a vital role in delivering Wyre Council’s ambitious Transformation Programme and support with preparatory work for potential Local Government Reorganisation. You’ll provide expert project management advice and support, helping us achieve the goals set out in our Council Plan.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking council that embraces change. You will be working as part of a small high-profile team on key projects that shape the future of local government.&nbsp;
The role involves:
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<li>Leading and supporting service and transformation reviews.</li>
<li>Coordinating our Project Management Framework and delivering training.</li>
<li>Mapping and analysing processes, challenge current practices, and recommending improvements.</li>
<li>Preparing reports for senior leadership and the Transformation Board.</li>
<li>Fostering innovation by sharing best practice and encouraging creative thinking.</li>
<li>Building strong relationships across the council to enable collaborative problem-solving.</li>
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As an employer we offer a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rota), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, excellent employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.&nbsp;
If you would like to find out more after reading the job description, please contact Sandy Lee, Service Manager – Policy, Data Intelligence and Change at <a href="mailto:sandy.lee@wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">sandy.lee@wyre.gov.uk</a>.
Closing date: 21 January 2026
Interview and assessment: 6 February 2026

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