Street Scene Operative

Location: Doncaster Council, North Bridge Depot & Offices, North Bridge, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9AN

Pay Rate: £13.05 per hour PAYE

Temporary Contract: Full Time, 2 - 3 Month Contract

Working Hours: 6:00am - 15:45pm, Monday to Thursday

Doncaster Council is seeking a hardworking and reliable Street Scene Operative to join its dedicated environmental services team on a full-time basis for an initial 2 - 3 month contract.

This role has a primary focus on Street Cleansing, helping to maintain clean, safe, and attractive streets, public spaces, and communities across the borough. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality environmental services while providing excellent customer service to local residents.

Day-to-day of the role:

As a Street Scene Operative, you will carry out a variety of cleansing and grounds maintenance duties throughout Doncaster, ensuring public areas are maintained to the highest possible standards in line with service requirements and current Health & Safety legislation.

This is a physically active role, working outdoors in all weather conditions and supporting a range of seasonal and emergency service requirements.

• Carry out street cleansing and environmental maintenance duties across the borough.
• Ensure streets, public spaces and neighbourhoods are maintained to agreed service standards.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering grounds maintenance and cleansing services.
• Undertake a variety of outdoor tasks in all weather conditions.
• Respond to seasonal service demands and emergency call-out situations where required.
• Act as a professional ambassador for Doncaster Council when interacting with residents and customers.
• Deal directly with public enquiries and provide a customer-focused service.
• Assist with additional multi-skilled tasks across other service areas as required.
• Operate machinery, equipment and mobile technology safely and effectively.
• Report accidents, hazards, unsafe working conditions, equipment defects and vehicle issues promptly.
• Share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Participate in standby arrangements, including winter maintenance and 24/7 emergency cover.
• Support the Emergency Planning Team during emergency situations when required.
• Follow all relevant Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.

The successful candidate will be a motivated and dependable team player with experience of working in environmental, cleansing, grounds maintenance or similar outdoor operational roles.

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation relevant to the role.
• Experience using a variety of horticultural and street cleansing equipment.
• Experience delivering customer-facing services.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to use mobile technology and electronic systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience operating grounds maintenance or street cleansing equipment
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices
• Customer service experience
• Ability to work outdoors and undertake physically demanding duties
• Basic IT skills

Benefits:

To apply for the Street Scene Operative position, please send your cv to