Environmental Cleansing Operative

Proposed Interview Date:
Week Commencing Monday 16 February 2026

Closing Date:
Sunday 8 February 2026

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary: FC3 grade with a salary of £24,740 (£13.18 per hour)

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Cupar Depot

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.
Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked upload resumé. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at .

Job Details

• Thoroughly inspecting public roads and open spaces to determine servicing needs.
• Manually removing litter, animal carcases, animal faeces and other debris, using the appropriate street cleaning equipment as required.
• Routine servicing and other maintenance of public litter and waste bins, using appropriate plant and machinery.
• Driving allocated vehicles when required.
• Routine servicing and maintenance of public litter and waste bins.
• Collecting and disposing of waste as per service procedures. Manually removing deposits arising from illegal dumping.
• Inspecting and clearing water course grids.
• Carrying out hand weeding, hoeing and sweeping using a range of tools and equipment for cleaning.
• Carrying out general labouring duties including manual snow clearing.
• Ensuring the quality of public cleaning complies with standards specified and defects in the facilities are reported as soon as possible to line manager.
• Complying with all Service Health & Safety rules, procedures and accurate completion of any relevant documentation.
• Dealing with public enquiries.
• Assisting the Environmental Cleansing Chargehand in carrying out all tasks required.
• Undertaking all other duties as required for the role. Duties will be in line with the grade.

The Person

• You must be physically able to walk considerable distances every day.
• You must be capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers, have physical working dexterity and a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks.
• You should be a team worker with clear verbal communication skills and a can-do approach to help resolve problems.
• You must be able to provide regular and effective service.
• A full driving licence is desirable.

Further Information

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