Streetscene Operative (Make a Difference Team)
Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council are recruiting a Streetscene Operative to “Make a Difference” in the local area. This role will focus on delivering a range of Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance services - based on local council priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with people and providing excellent services to enhance local environments. Our aim being to make Basingstoke a better place to live and work.
You will play a key part in providing these services, ensuring work targets are achieved, efficiently and effectively. Ideally, we are looking for applicants that have experience working in a similar field, but also show a willingness to learn new skills to become experienced in operational maintenance.
Applicants must be reliable and demonstrate the core qualities required to work in a front line service role. You’ll need to be highly motivated, demonstrate a good aptitude for tasks undertaken, and pay attention to detail. It is important you are organised, have good communication skills, and are able to take direction whilst having a proactive and flexible approach to work.
Key Requirements
1. Demonstrate good communication and customer care skills.
2. Ability to understand work information whether given verbally or in writing.
3. Able to work safely within guidance and legislation.
4. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
5. Be physically fit and capable of carrying out the often-demanding work tasks.
6. A full clean driving licence is essential.
7. You will be based at the Wade Road offices and adapt to working from other council premises when required.
Appointment Type Permanent Position Full Time/Part Time Full-time Job Category Environmental Services Hours 37 Is this a hybrid working role? No Salary Min £28,867 Salary Max £29,916 Interview date 07/01/2026 Closing Date 23/12/2025 Ref No 875 Documents
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What benefits do we offer?
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
11. Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
12. Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
13. Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
14. Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘B Rewarded’ perks discount site
15. Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
16. Free flu vaccination vouchers
17. Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
18. Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.