Job Description

24,404 per year (Grade 3) / 24,790 - 25,183 per year (Grade 4). The Parks and Cleansing Service are seeking to appoint X 5 full time Leading Cleansing Operatives and 1 Cleansing Operative. These posts are frontline roles and are crucial for the Council to fulfil its overall statutory duty to ensure their land is kept clean and clear of litter and refuse so far as is practicable.

Post title:

Cleansing Operative (Grade 3) - Leading Cleansing Operative (Grade 4)

Post number:

PL.3778-V5 (Grade 3), PL.64782-V3 (Grade 4)

Salary:

24,404 per year (Grade 3) / 24,790 - 25,183 per year (Grade 4)

Directorate/department:

Place

Apply online now for post PL.3778-V5 Cleansing Operative

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Job description:

Cleansing Operative (PL.3778-V5 ) Job description (PDF, 252 KB)

Apply online now for post PL.64782-V3 Leading Cleansing Operative

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Job description:

Leading Cleansing Operative (PL.64782-V3) Job description (PDF, 256 KB)

Closing date:

11.45pm, 6 May 2025

Further information

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We are seeking interest from those individuals who enjoy working outside, are practical and looking to make a difference to the general cleanliness of our streets, parks and public spaces in Swansea for local residents and visitors. Training will be provided commensurate to the role on appointment.


The role is 'hands-on', and the post holders will be expected to cover all cleansing activities and duties which include, but are not limited to:

General maintenance and cleansing of the public realm (adopted roads, paths, beaches and other Council-owned land). Litter Picking, bin emptying and installation, manual sweeping. Removal of fly tipping and searching waste for evidence. Land clearance and local area enhancement. Removal of vegetation, weeds, leaves, dog fouling, dirt and detritus. Removal of graffiti and fly posting. Cleansing of public toilets. Driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. (Leading Cleansing Operatives) Use of handheld and powered tools/equipment such as blowers and jetwash equipment. Participation in voluntary weekend and bank holiday overtime working. Occasionally tasks may include snow clearance, gritting the highway and routine maintenance tasks as required.

This above list is not exhaustive. Please refer to associated for further information on the role.

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

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