- Positions: 1
- Category: Support services
- Grade: D
- Working hours: 37 per week
- Closing date: 02 June 2026
- Location: Metcalf Way and across Crawley
Are you someone who takes pride in making a visible difference in the community? We’re looking for a practical, reliable and motivated Intensive Cleaning Operative to join our Neighbourhood Services team.
In this varied and hands‑on role, you’ll help maintain public spaces across the town, carrying out specialist cleaning and environmental maintenance work that directly improves the look and feel of local neighbourhoods. From removing graffiti and fly‑posting to cleaning public areas, supporting grounds maintenance and helping at community events, no two days are the same.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, is physically active, and wants to be part of a team delivering an important frontline service to residents.
Responsibilities
- Removing graffiti, fly‑posters, stickers and other environmental nuisances
- Cleaning public surfaces, street furniture, signs and subways
- Carrying out basic repairs and repainting to a high standard
- Supporting grounds maintenance tasks such as strimming, hedge trimming, litter picking and leaf clearance
- Using specialist equipment and vehicles safely and effectively
- Recording completed work and reporting issues where needed
- Helping deliver a clean, safe and welcoming environment for the community
Qualifications & Requirements
- Can work well independently and as part of a team
- Have a strong awareness of health and safety
- Are organised, reliable and customer‑focused
- Are confident using tools, equipment and vehicles relevant to the role
- Hold a full current UK driving licence (category B)
- Experience in specialist cleaning, grounds maintenance, graffiti removal, decorating, or working with equipment such as jet washers and maintenance machinery would be an advantage
Additional Information
Working hours are 37 hours per week. Shift pattern is Monday to Thursday 7am to 3pm and Friday 7am to 2.30pm. Based at the Metcalf Depot for start and finish time, flexible working locations throughout the day, where the work demands.
Some evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working as part of the normal conditions of service.
Required to wear a uniform and appropriate PPE.
A full and current UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role (category B).
Employee Benefits
We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.
At Crawley Borough Council, you will have access to a structured programme of learning from day one, designed to help you succeed in your role and grow your career.
Equal Opportunity
Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
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