Street Cleansing Operative

Overview

Braintree District Council has an exciting opportunity for two Street Cleansing Operatives to join the team.

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: £26,205 to £27,042 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 8 February 2026

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

We are seeking two motivated Street Cleansing Operatives to join our Operations team. Working across Braintree, Witham, and Halstead, you will carry out a variety of essential duties, including mechanical and manual street sweeping, litter picking, litter and dog bin emptying, fly-tip collection, market clearance, and the removal of deceased animals.

You will work five days a week on a rota, which will include weekends. Weekday shift patterns operate from either 6am-2pm or 8am-4pm, and weekend shifts fall between 6am and 6pm.

• Have experience working outdoors and be able to carry out a range of manual tasks
• Be physically capable of working in all weather conditions, including walking, bending, kneeling, standing for long periods, and lifting heavy items when required
• Be able to work weekends on a rota basis
• Hold a full, clean driving licence
• Be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Be flexible and willing to support all aspects of the street cleansing operation
• Be polite, helpful, and professional when interacting with members of the public
• Have an understanding of Health & Safety practices, including manual handling and risk assessments

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all staff
• Staff discounts at local businesses
• Staff recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership

Closing Date:
Sunday 8 February 2026

To submit your application for these exciting Street Cleansing Operatives opportunities, please click ‘Apply’ now