General Operative

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

8/1/2025

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable individual to carry out street cleaning duties, including sweeping, litter collection, and operating cleaning machinery to maintain clean public areas.

• The role involves grounds maintenance tasks such as planting, pruning, and emptying bins, including handling hazardous waste like faeces, needles, and deceased animals.
• Additional duties include graffiti and vandalism removal, seasonal work like gritting, and reporting public space defects using mobile devices.
• You must interact politely with the public, offering help and information as needed while delivering a courteous and professional service.
  
  

The post holder will be required to drive a City Council Vehicle as part of their role: LGV Desirable

What we can offer:

• A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
• Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression
• Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
• Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
• Subsidy for public transport
• Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
  
  

Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.

Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 06.00 – 14.30 Friday 06.00 – 12.15

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £28,624 - £31,067 per annum (City Pay Band 3)

Location: Cowley Road Depot

More Information:

You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.

If you would like an informal chat, please contact Wendy Johnston email [email protected]

Application Process:

To be considered for this role, Please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.

If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.