Chargehand – Street Cleansing (Permanent Contract 37 hours) (07:00 – 15:00 Monday-Thursday and 14:30 on Friday) Grade 5 Salary £31,537 - £34,434 Uttlesford District Council is looking for a Chargehand to join our Environmental Services team based at Little Canfield Business Park. This is a hands-on role supporting the delivery of street cleansing and related services while helping to keep our local communities clean, safe and well cared for. The successful candidate will need to have a good knowledge of street cleaning and waste clearance tasks, along with knowledge of the appropriate legislation including any health and safety aspects. The role will include issuing work instructions and deploying staff on tasks at the start of the day along with transporting them to site if required, dealing with customer requests, training staff and conducting inspections on their activities throughout the working day and recording as appropriate. It is essential that you are self-motivated, flexible and be able to take responsibility for the team in the absence of the supervisor. The role will require the ability to use computer software including Microsoft office, excel and outlook, however full training will be offered to the successful candidate where needed. Candidates must have a full valid driving licence. For an informal discussion, please contact Mark Felton on 01799 510654. To find out more and apply please click "Apply on our website" Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 28 June 2026 It is intended interviews will be week commencing 13 July 2026. CVs will not be accepted. Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Fostering Friendly Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview