General Operative

We are seeking a reliable person to perform grounds maintenance tasks such as planting, pruning and strimming, including handling hazardous waste like faeces, needles, and deceased animals.

The applicant will need to be physical fit and be able to use a variety of equipment and be willing to work in all weathers.

The role also involves street cleaning duties, including sweeping, litter bin emptying, litter collection and operating cleaning machinery to maintain clean public areas.

Additional duties include graffiti and vandalism removal, seasonal work like gritting, and reporting public space defects using mobile devices.

You must interact politely with the public, offering help and information as needed while delivering a courteous and professional service.

The candidate must have a Full UK Driving Licence

Why join us?

As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a wide range of benefits, including:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through Digital Badges
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time), with the option to purchase additional leave
• Family friendly policies and Flexible Bank Holidays
• Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care wellbeing platform
• Staff reward and recognition framework, including an annual staff awards ceremony
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Gym Membership and Home & Electronics
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Subsidy for public transport
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression

Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 07.00 – 15.30 Friday 07.00 – .13.15

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £29,540 - £32061 per annum (City Pay Band 3) pro rata for part time.

Location: Cowley Road Depot

More Information:

You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.

If you would like an informal chat, please contact Paul Doran email [email removed]

Application Process:

To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.

If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.

Cambridge City Council recognises the value of digital badges in evidencing skills, knowledge and competencies, and welcomes their inclusion within job applications as verifiable indicators of achievement and capability.

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.