Role Summary
Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are jointly seeking an Environmental Services Operative – Level 1 to work as part of the Place Team in Bromsgrove. The role involves cleansing the Bromsgrove district area, ensuring public bins are emptied and carrying out a range of public high‑street cleaning duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Litter picking, graffiti removal, fly tip removal and removal of dead animals
- Pedestrian mowing, blowing, trimming and hedge cutting
- Undertaking Level 1 playground inspections
- Performing basic maintenance of equipment and plant
- Carrying out vehicle, plant and equipment checks
- Using mobile devices to record and manage tasks
Qualifications & Experience
- Full UK driving licence.
- Physical fitness and ability to work in all weathers.
- Team player who can also work independently.
- Strong customer‑service skills; representative of the council in public environments.
- Willingness to undertake training.
Working Hours & Pattern
37 hours per week. The role follows a Thursday‑to‑Monday pattern with arrangements for bank holidays and Christmas working. Any 4‑ or 5‑day working patterns applied from any 7 days are possible.
Remuneration
Salary Scale: Grade 3 (£25,583 – £27,254 per annum). (Spinal Column points 5 to 9).
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 with discounts on high‑street shops, leisure, holidays, salary‑sacrifice schemes and more.
Contact
For further information, contact Anthony Simpson (07779 62900), Sharna‑Leigh Cooper (07789 928759), or email place@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications: 31 May 2026 (midnight).
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