Street Scene Seasonal Worker
Monday‑Thursday 7:30 am–3:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am–3:00 pmContract runs until 31 October 2026
A hands‑on role that keeps Gateshead moving and keeps the streets clean and welcoming.
About the Role
As a Seasonal Street Scene Worker you will support the delivery of front‑line services such as refuse collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance. You will work outdoors, working with a friendly, hands‑on team to maintain public areas, parks, playing fields and other open spaces.
Responsibilities
- Manual sweeping, collection and removal of litter, leaves and weeds in public areas.
- Emptying litter bins.
- Grass‑cutting in public open space using pedestrian cutters.
- Supporting the maintenance of parks, playing fields and landscaped areas, including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning and planting.
- General labouring duties and operation of powered hand tools and light plant.
- Collection of household and commercial waste, bulky waste and vacant property waste.
- Communicating with the public during service provision.
- Other duties appropriate to the post.
- Daily checks, maintenance and defect reporting of ride‑on mechanical grass‑cutting machinery (for ride‑on role).
- Use of ride‑on mechanical grass‑cutting machinery where applicable.
Qualifications and Skills
- Self‑motivation to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to follow clear instructions and deliver work to a high standard.
- Teamwork skills and willingness to support colleagues.
- Flexibility and adaptability across a variety of tasks.
- Strong communication to build positive relationships.
- Friendly and professional customer‑facing skills.
- Full driver’s licence required for ride‑on roles.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Outstanding pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave – 28 days, rising to 32 days after five years (plus purchase option).
- Learning & development opportunities.
- Health & wellbeing support, including gym discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Electric & hybrid car scheme.
- Exclusive discounts and salary sacrifice options.
Commitment to Equality
We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. At Gateshead Council we are an employer who embraces, and welcomes diversity, who is truly inclusive and who demonstrates equality for all. We’ll go the extra mile so that our approach is representative of the communities we serve and each other. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
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