Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve. This role requires a full UK Driving license. Working as part of a team, cleansing Bromsgrove District area ensuring all public bins are emptied, plus other tasks to contribute to keeping our place clean and tidy. Working within busy public high street environments ensuring excellent standard of cleansing. Please read full job description for more detailed insight into daily tasks. Some of the other tasks involved in the day-to-day duties of an ESO1 are as follows: (Ensuring you adhere to the highest standards possible whilst practicing Excellent Health & Safety precautions) Litter Picking Graffiti Removal Removing Fly Tips Removal of Dead animals Pedestrian mowing, blowing, strimming, & hedge cutting Undertake Level 1 playground inspections Carry Out Basic maintenance of equipment and plant Carry out vehicle, plant and equipment check The ideal candidate for the role will be a team player but will also be able to work well on their own, as well as having some technical knowledge as a mobile device is used to complete tasks. Good customer services skills are required due to the working in the public environment. as a representative of the council. Taking responsibility and being a good organizer is also a key personal attribute. Training is a necessary part of the role, and you will be expected to take part. Environmental Services Operative - Level 1 You will be part of the Place Teams based in Bromsgrove. The successful candidate will be working in all areas of the town and district, will need to have a full UK driving license, be physically fit and able to work in all weathers on his/her own initiative to the specified job description. Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (any 4 - & 5- days working patterns apply from any 7 days) This role is to specifically cover Thursday to Monday working pattern. *Special working arrangements for bank holidays and Christmas working may apply* Salary Scale: Grade 3 (£25,583 - £27,254) (Spinal Column points 5 to 9) Additional Information The Councils offer a range of staff benefits: pension generous leave entitlements starting at 24 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata) flexible working, where appropriate Employee Assistance Programme access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more What next? Need further information on the duties of this post? Please contact Anthony Simpson on 0777962900 or Sharna-Leigh Cooper on 07789928759 or email place@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk Closing date for the receipt of completed online applications is 31 May 2026 (midnight) Interview date to be confirmed by the Environmental Services management team. If you experience any difficulties applying online then please contact the HR recruitment team at recruitment@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk Image Caption Attached documents ESO1 Job Description - (Final Final 10 03 15).doc