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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018543

Date posted

26/06/2025

Application closing date

10/07/2025

Location

BARROW IN FURNESS

Salary

27,711 - 28,624

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Streetcare LGV Driver / Operative - WMF2112e

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Job description

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated person into a Street Cleansing role within their Street Scene Department. The role is to assist in ensuring that the highest standard of cleansing service is delivered and maintained for residents in the Barrow-In-Furness area.

Applicants must hold a current full UK driving licence.

The role requires a flexible approach to the work of the Street Scene Group, and a high level of commitment to delivering excellent service is essential. The nature of the work means that the post holder will come into contact with members of the public and a polite, helpful approach is essential, along with good customer skills and a professional attitude as they are representing the Council in the local area.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake induction and full training will be given in the use of any plant or machinery with which the successful candidate may be unfamiliar.

The post will be based at Salthouse Road Depot and the hours of work are working Monday to Friday. You will work from 07:00-15:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00- 15:00 on a Friday.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 10th July 2025

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -

Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

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Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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