Job Description

Cleansing Operative/Driver

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We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.


We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

1537

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Llanelli

Grade:

Grade D

Salary:

25,583 - 26,403
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

13.26 - 13.69

Contract Hours

37

Come and join our team

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our Cleansing Maintenance Team, the individual will assist in the service delivery of the cleansing function and should have a passion and desire to maintain and enhance the Local Environmental Quality across the County of Carmarthenshire.


Specifically, you will be responsible for duties regarding maintaining the Cleanliness of the Division working as part of a team or individually within designated areas, the role will involve collection and removal of litter, removal of fly tipped material, dirt, leaves and weeds from public open spaces utilising a range of associated tools and equipment on a scheduled and reactive basis.


Applicants must obtain a full driving licence and have a passion to make a difference, Health and safety will be an integral part of service delivery with necessary training being provided, although previous experience would be beneficial but not essential. You will possess good communication skills to ensure the service is represented in a professional manner at all times.


For an informal discussion please contact Jesse Collins - JECollins@carmarthenshire.gov.uk / 07789371081

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Welsh language level - verbal

Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level..

Closing Date:

29/10/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Competitive salary Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave Access to staff health and wellbeing support Personal development and career progression Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility:

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

P

lease Note

: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.


Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.