StreetScene Operative - FTC

Street Scene Operative - 9 month FTC

Lymington Depot 02/08/2026

Job profile for Street Scene Operative - 9 month FTC

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £25,404 - £26,011per annum- pay award pending Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region South Job category/type Waste & Recycling Date posted 20/07/2026 Attachments People .pdf, Local Government Reorganisation wording for , 2026 HR Recruitment Candidate pack
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Are you passionate about keeping our communities clean, safe, and welcoming? Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a visible difference every day? If so, we want to hear from you!

As aStreetscene

Operative,you’llbe at the heart of our frontline services, helping tomaintainthe cleanliness and appearance of public spaces across the New Forest. Whether working solo or as part of a team,you’llcarry out a wide range of tasks including:

• - Litter picking and fly-tip removal
• - Graffiti cleaning and bin maintenance
• - Emergency response duties such as snow clearance
• - Supporting void property clearances and other reactive works

You’llbe a visible ambassador for the Council, often the first point of contact for residents and visitors, so a friendly and professional approach is essential.

• - A valid UK driving licence(manual, minimum 3.5 Ton vehicle)
• - Good physical fitness and stamina
• - Able to work effectively as part of a team or independently
• - Customer service skills
• - Willingness to undertake training (Manual Handling, First Aid, LANTRA Road Safety)

• - Experience in a similar role
• - Familiarity with relevant machinery and safe working practices
• - Understanding of COSHH and waste disposal regulations

This is an outdoor role in all weather conditions, involving repeated manual handling

Full PPE and training are provided to ensure your safety

• £25,404 - £26,011per annum- pay award pending
• 23 days annual leaveplus bank holidays plus anadditional5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets,storesand restaurants
• A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40percenton cycles and accessories
• Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal,financial and personal advice for employees).

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council andthat’swhy we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are activelysoughtand self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engagedworkforceand we actively promotea good work/life balance. We’rekeen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values,please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness ()

Ifyou'reambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

Please note:

You’lllikely beaware that as part of the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the current organisation will transition into a new operating structurefrom1 April
2028. It is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.

Working for NFDC

This post requires a Basic DBS check to be completed.

After reading the job description of what the role will involve,you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact

Neil.

Passmore.ukon 07979 7

Closing date: 2nd August 2026

Interview date: 11th August 2026