Overview
Reference: CCC00476
Description: ** This is an internal role only **
General Operative
The Role and About the Person you are looking for:
We are seeking a reliable individual to carry out street cleaning duties, including sweeping, litter collection, and operating cleaning machinery to maintain clean public areas.
The role involves grounds maintenance tasks such as planting, pruning, and emptying bins, including handling hazardous waste like faeces, needles, and deceased animals.
Additional duties include graffiti and vandalism removal, seasonal work like gritting, and reporting public space defects using mobile devices.
You must interact politely with the public, offering help and information as needed while delivering a courteous and professional service.
What we can offer:
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Agile and Flexible working
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Bank Holidays
Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
Subsidy for public transport
Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 31.5 hours per week on a four on/four off shift.
Working Pattern: 4 Days out of every 8 days – hours of work 6am to 4pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum (City Pay Band 3) pro rata for part time
Location: Cowley Road Operational Hub
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Wendy Johnston email wendy.johnston@cambridge.gov.uk
Application Process:
To be considered for this role, please complete the Expression of Interest form and email it to wendy.johnston@cambridge.gov.uk by 26 October 2025.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary: *GBP*29,540 to *GBP*32,061 per annum (City Pay Band 3) pro rata for part time
Package:
Contractual hours: 31.5
Basis:
