Street Cleaning Operative - CMB2388e

Salary: £25,989 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Cumberland Council, Millom, King Street, unit 1, LA18 4BA

Contract: Permanent

About This Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Street Cleaning Operative to join our friendly team. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of Council-managed land across both urban and rural areas.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and want to make a visible difference in your local community, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a small, supportive team to maintain clean and well‑presented public spaces
• Driving and operating a range of council vehicles and equipment (full driving licence required; Driver CPC may be needed for some vehicles)
• Completing essential paperwork and digital records accurately
• Following all health & safety instructions and promoting best practice at all times
• Reporting accidents, near misses, hazards, and potential dangers promptly

Engaging politely with members of the public and responding to service enquiries

Carrying out additional duties flexibly across teams and locations as needed

What We’re Looking For

• A full, valid driving licence
• Someone who enjoys working outdoors in all weather
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Good awareness of health & safety
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Liam Prince by email at Liam.Prince@Cumberland.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
  
  

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk

. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

• Closing date: 16th March 2026
• Interview date:TBC
  
  

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification
  
  

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council