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. Support other environmental services, including refuse collection. Send your CV: (url removed) or contact: Nomvula Mojela (phone number removed)