Job Advert: Street Cleansing Operative (Grade 3) – Building Services & Maintenance Location: Newport
Employment Type: Temporary
Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: 22 December 2025
Hours: 37 hours per week
(Rostered shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays. Typical pattern: 9:00am–5:00pm Monday–Thursday, 9:00am–4:30pm Friday)
Salary:
* PAYE: £13.05 per hour
* Umbrella: £16.83 per hour
Network Recruitment Wales is recruiting four Street Cleansing Operatives to support a one-off project/event within Newport City Council’s Waste & Cleansing Service. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming public spaces across the Newport area.
What You’ll Do:
* Carry out day-to-day street cleansing duties in line with contractual specifications and daily route schedules.
* Undertake refuse collection and environmental cleansing tasks as directed by Supervisors.
* Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including the correct use of council-issued uniform and PPE.
* Report accidents, incidents, defects, or hazards promptly.
* Work collaboratively with supervisors, chargehands, and colleagues to meet service targets.
* Engage professionally with members of the public while delivering high standards of customer care.
* Attend training sessions when required and support service improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
* Knowledge of the Newport City area (essential).
* Experience working in street cleansing, refuse collection, or a similar operational service (desirable).
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong work ethic with the ability to meet targets and deadlines.
* Good customer service and communication skills.
* Physical stamina to undertake outdoor work involving walking, bending, lifting, and carrying in all weather conditions.
* Willingness to work rostered shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
* A full UK driving licence is desirable.
Essential Requirements:
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* CV.
* Criminal Convictions Declaration.
* Signed Confidentiality Agreement (on offer acceptance).
Why Join Us? This role offers a chance to play a vital role in keeping Newport clean and presentable while working within a supportive public sector environment. You’ll gain valuable experience, receive appropriate supervision, and contribute directly to environmental sustainability and community wellbeing.
How to Apply: If you’re reliable, motivated, and ready to work outdoors as part of a dedicated cleansing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales today.
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Network Recruitment Wales is an equal opportunities employer.