Street Cleansing Operative
Bristol Waste CompanyBristol, England, United Kingdom
Added 29 Jul · still live
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About the role
SALARY: £27,276.60 per annum (pay award pending)
HOURS: 39 per week, Mon – Fri 06:00-14:18
LOCATION: Eastville, Bristol
About Bristol Waste Company
At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for a Cleansing Operative who shares our vision and values to make Bristol a cleaner and greener place to live and work. You will manually sweep, litter pick and cleanse the allocated route, within required timescales and to agreed standards, whilst maintaining compliance with all aspects of health and safety.
Full training will be given and it will particularly suit those who enjoy an outdoor and physical role.
Key Responsibilities
HOURS: 39 per week, Mon – Fri 06:00-14:18
LOCATION: Eastville, Bristol
About Bristol Waste Company
At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for a Cleansing Operative who shares our vision and values to make Bristol a cleaner and greener place to live and work. You will manually sweep, litter pick and cleanse the allocated route, within required timescales and to agreed standards, whilst maintaining compliance with all aspects of health and safety.
Full training will be given and it will particularly suit those who enjoy an outdoor and physical role.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in all weathers, walk up to four miles per day and lift/carry 10kgs refuse sacks onto a van. Push/pull a wheelie bin/barrel weighing up to 35kgs and manually sweep, litter pick, empty litter bins and dig out weeds.
- To ensure the designated routes are cleansed to the standard expected and all tasks and responsibilities are completed within the required timescales.
- Maintain a good level of conduct when communicating with colleagues and the public.
- Work individually or as part of a team.
- To ensure the job function is carried out safely and in line with Bristol Waste Company (BWC) health & Safety policy and procedures, comply with all BWCs working practices and procedures, ensure all induction methods are employed and followed.
- Ensure that equipment used is correct for the job, kept safe and maintained to a good standard.
- Good communication skills in order to liaise with the public and colleagues
- Ability to work independently, using initiative and as part of a team
- Demonstrate technical knowledge of the equipment to ensure its safe and proper use
- Experience or ability to demonstrate suitability for physical work involving pushing/pulling waste bins and lifting waste sacks up to 10kg
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
- £200 employee referral bonus
- Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
- Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
- Employee recognition awards and long service awards
- Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.
How To Apply
Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact
Talent Acquisition Team
Email: recruitment@bristolwastecompany.co.uk
Phone: 0117 440 6676
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Bristol Waste Company, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 9222 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~4k in sampleP25 £25k~P75 £27k
£25kmedian £26k£27k
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