Street Cleansing Operative (Grade 3)

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.

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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.

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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.

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Essential Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• CV.
• Criminal Convictions Declaration.
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement (on offer acceptance).

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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.

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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.
📞 01443 230222
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Network Recruitment Wales is an equal opportunities employer.