🚀 ** Internal Only ** General Operative 4x4 - Cambridge
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Cambridge City Council
- 📍 Location: Cambridge
- 📅 Posted: Oct 20, 2025
Reference: CCC00476
Description: ** This is an internal role only ** General OperativeThe Role and About the Person you are looking for:We are seeking a reliable individual to carry out street cleaning duties, including sweeping, litter collection, and operating cleaning machinery to maintain clean public areas.The role involves grounds maintenance tasks such as planting, pruning, and emptying bins, including handling hazardous waste like faeces, needles, and deceased animals.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.What we can offer:A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeAgile and Flexible workingAnnual leave purchasing schemeAnnually negotiated pay and award progressionConfidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policiesFlexible Bank HolidaysFree swimming at CCC swimming poolsGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)Gym Membership salary sacrifice schemeHome & Electronics salary sacrifice schemeLifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and moreProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on roleRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremonySubsidy for public transportYour Care dynamic wellbeing platformHours: This is a full-time role, for 31.5 hours per week on a four on/four off shift.Working Pattern: 4 Days out of every 8 days - hours of work 6am to 4pmContract: PermanentSalary: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum (City Pay Band 3) pro rata for part timeLocation: Cowley Road Operational Hub 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 Wendy Johnston email Process: To be considered for this role, please complete the Expression of Interest form and email it to by 26 October 2025.Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary: *GBP*29,540 to *GBP*32,061 per annum (City Pay Band 3) pro rata for part time
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Contractual hours: 31.5
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Description: ** This is an internal role only ** General OperativeThe Role and About the Person you are looking for:We are seeking a reliable individual to carry out street cleaning duties, including sweeping, litter collection, and operating cleaning machinery to maintain clean public areas.The role involves grounds maintenance tasks such as planting, pruning, and emptying bins, including handling hazardous waste like faeces, needles, and deceased animals.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.What we can offer:A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeAgile and Flexible workingAnnual leave purchasing schemeAnnually negotiated pay and award progressionConfidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policiesFlexible Bank HolidaysFree swimming at CCC swimming poolsGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)Gym Membership salary sacrifice schemeHome & Electronics salary sacrifice schemeLifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and moreProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on roleRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremonySubsidy for public transportYour Care dynamic wellbeing platformHours: This is a full-time role, for 31.5 hours per week on a four on/four off shift.Working Pattern: 4 Days out of every 8 days - hours of work 6am to 4pmContract: PermanentSalary: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum (City Pay Band 3) pro rata for part timeLocation: Cowley Road Operational Hub 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 Wendy Johnston email Process: To be considered for this role, please complete the Expression of Interest form and email it to by 26 October 2025.Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary: *GBP*29,540 to *GBP*32,061 per annum (City Pay Band 3) pro rata for part time
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Contractual hours: 31.5
Basis:
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