Cleansing Operative

Job Role: Cleansing Operative
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Durham
Positions: 1
Start Date: 2 June 2026
End Date: 23 August 2026
Hours: 37 per week (07:00-15:00), Monday-Sunday
Rate of Pay: £12.85 per hour
Job Purpose
To work as part of a team delivering street cleansing services, maintaining clean, safe, and tidy public spaces across the district.
Duties

Empty litter and dog waste bins and carry out litter picking.
Remove leaves, weeds, fly-tipping, and general debris.
Assist with removal of graffiti, spillages, dead animals, and winter hazards (snow/ice).
Inspect bins and report damage or defects.
Clean public toilets and council premises when required.
Follow safe working procedures for waste handling, including clinical and hazardous waste.
Dispose of items such as needles safely when required.
Provide basic assistance to the public when needed.
Complete basic records such as logs and timesheets.
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