Cleansing Operative

 

Description:

We are looking for a Cleansing Operative who shares our vision and values to make Bristol a cleaner and greener place to live and work. You will manually sweep, litter pick and cleanse the allocated route, within required timescales and to agreed standards, whilst maintaining compliance with all aspects of health and safety.

Full training will be given and it will particularly suit those who enjoy an outdoor and physical role.

Key Responsibilities
 

  • Work in all weathers, walk up to four miles per day and lift/carry 10kgs refuse sacks onto a van. Push/pull a wheelie bin/barrel weighing up to 35kgs and manually sweep, litter pick, empty litter bins and dig out weeds.
  • To ensure the designated routes are cleansed to the standard expected and all tasks and responsibilities are completed within the required timescales.
  • Maintain a good level of conduct when communicating with colleagues and the public.
  • Work individually or as part of a team.
  • To ensure the job function is carried out safely and in line with Bristol Waste Company (BWC) health & Safety policy and procedures, comply with all BWCs working practices and procedures, ensure all induction methods are employed and followed.
  • Ensure that equipment used is correct for the job, kept safe and maintained to a good standard.
  • To take part in all relevant working rotas within the current operation.
     

Essential Requirements
 

  • Good communication skills in order to liaise with the public and colleagues
  • Ability to work independently, using initiative and as part of a team
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge of the equipment to ensure its safe and proper use
  • Experience or ability to demonstrate suitability for physical work involving pushing/pulling waste bins and lifting waste sacks up to 10kg
     

Our Benefits
 

  • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
  • £200 employee referral bonus
  • Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
  • Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
  • Employee recognition awards and long service awards
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing

Organization Bristol Waste Company
Industry Other Jobs Jobs
Occupational Category Cleansing Operative
Job Location Bristol,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2026-06-02 1:51 pm
Expires on 2026-07-17