Job Description

Salary: 24,796 to 25,989 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Working Days: 4 days a week between Monday and Sunday including 1 in 3 weekends which is contractually required

We're seeking a permanent Mobile Street Cleansing Operative to join our dedicated team serving a variety of urban and rural locations across the Selby area. This is your chance to be part of a hardworking crew that values commitment, teamwork, and community impact.



Street Cleansing Operatives play a key role in ensuring that the County is a clean and welcoming place for residents, businesses, and visitors to enjoy. They are responsible for removing a wide array of materials from the road network and across the public realm. This post is deemed to be a Safety Critical post, in line with the Council's Workplace Substance Misuse Policy. In addition to that circumstance listed in the policy where a test will be required, this post will be subject to random testing and pre-employment testing. If you are passionate about keeping communities clean and welcoming; if you take pride in making a difference and enjoy working outdoors, the Waste and Street Scene department has an exciting opportunity for you.

The Role

As part of our Waste and Street Scene team, you will be:


Driving up to a 3.5-ton vehicle Litter picking and emptying of litter and dog waste bins Contributing to delivering a high standard of service to residents, with a strong focus on customer care

You may be required to undertake other operational duties that may not be listed, as and when required.

What you will bring

The successful candidate will have:


Experience of working in an outdoor environment Commitment to delivering a high-quality service. Ability to follow instruction and carry out tasks in line with direction. Effective interpersonal, communication skills Knowledge of safe working practices and general Health and Safety principles. Current Driving Licence

What's in it for you

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier. These include:


a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution salary sacrifice schemes employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more! travel loans Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing A full uniform will also be provided.

Contact and apply

For an informal discussion, please contact John Hawkins e-mail: John.Hawkins@northyorks.gov.uk



Applying is easy; simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Key Documents:

Cleansing Operative Mobile Grade CD



Total Rewards

Key Dates:

Closing date: 25th November 2025



Interview date: To be confirmed



Start date: 6th January 2026




NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.


We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.


North Yorkshire Council's purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.


North Yorkshire Council is committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public, do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.

Mobile Cleansing Operative

Salary:

24,796 - 25,989 per annum

Posted:

14/11/2025

Closing date:

25/11/2025

Closing time:

23:59