Street Scene Operative

Full time Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 15/05/2026

Job Information

City Bilbrook

Province Staffordshire

Postal Code WV8

Job Description 1 - 2 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To support the delivery of high-quality street scene and grounds maintenance services across public spaces, highways, estates, and council-owned land. The role involves carrying out vegetation maintenance, street cleansing, and general environmental upkeep to ensure public areas are safe, clean, and maintained to agreed standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine pruning, trimming, and shaping of shrubs, hedges, and small trees across public spaces and council sites.
• Maintain grounds and vegetation in line with seasonal schedules, specifications, and service standards.
• Safely operate hand tools and powered equipment including hedge trimmers, brush cutters, and secateurs.
• Remove and dispose of green waste while ensuring work areas are left clean, tidy, and safe.
• Identify and report plant health issues, pests, diseases, damaged equipment, or site hazards to supervisors.
• Follow all health and safety procedures including PPE requirements and risk assessments.
• Work safely in public areas, near roads and footpaths, maintaining public safety at all times.
• Support additional grounds maintenance and street scene activities including grass cutting, weeding, planting, and leaf clearance.
• Load, unload, clean, and maintain tools, machinery, and vehicles.
• Complete allocated tasks independently and as part of a team under supervisor direction.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, incidents, and defects.
• Support council environmental sustainability and biodiversity initiatives.

Requirements

• Valid Full UK Driving Licence with C1+E entitlement is essential.
• Previous experience in street cleansing, grounds maintenance, waste collection, or similar outdoor operational work.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices, particularly around vehicles, machinery, and public areas.
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and carrying out physically demanding work.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including overtime, weekends, and Bank Holidays where required.
• Professional and courteous manner when interacting with the public and colleagues.
• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or Street Cleansing is beneficial but not essential.
• PA1 / PA6W spraying certificates are beneficial but not essential.

Additional Information

• Location: Fleet and Street Scene Depot, Lane Green Road, Bilbrook, WV8 1LP
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm with 40-minute unpaid break
• Payment Frequency: Bi-weekly payments available