Fife Council
Environmental Cleansing Operative
KY11 7EG
Key information
- Pay
- £25,604 to £26,786 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 16 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Oct 2026
About this role
Thoroughly inspecting public roads and open spaces to determine servicing needs.
Manually removing litter, animal carcases, animal faeces and other debris, Using the appropriate street cleaning equipment as required.
Routine servicing and other maintenance of public litter and waste bins, using appropriate plant and machinery. Driving allocated vehicles when required.
Routine servicing and maintenance of public litter and waste bins.
Collecting and disposing of waste as per service procedures.
Manually removing deposits arising from illegal dumping.
Inspecting and clearing water course grids. Carrying out hand weeding, hoeing and sweeping. Using of a range of tools and equipment for cleaning.
Carrying out general labouring duties including manual snow clearing.
Ensuring the quality of public cleaning complies with standards specified and defects in the facilities are reported as soon as possible to line manager.
Complying with all service Health & Safety rules, procedures and accurate completion of any relevant documentation.
Dealing with public enquiries. Assisting the Environmental Cleansing Chargehand in carrying out all tasks required. Undertaking all other duties as required for the role. Duties will be in line with the grade.
For further information please contact
Jennifer Robertson - Jennifer.Crawford@fife.gov.uk
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