Sweeper - Reed : Job Details

• Annual Pay: £12.65 PAYE / £14.63 Umbrella
• Location: Huddersfield
• Hours: 07:30am - 15:30pm
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our Environment and Climate Change department as a Manual Sweeper and contribute to maintaining clean streets and public areas in your local community. This role involves using a handcart and manual tools, working independently or as part of a team to ensure high standards of cleanliness.

• Sweep streets, remove litter and weeds, and clear waste from public areas.
• Bag and transport waste to designated collection points.
• Empty litter and dog waste bins; report any damaged or overflowing bins.
• Clear fly-tipped waste, dead animals, needles, and other hazardous items safely.
• Carry out snow clearing and salt spreading when required.
• Report any faults, accidents, and repair needs promptly.
• Complete basic records such as timesheets and incident logs.
• Cover other cleansing duties as needed, following appropriate training.
• Use manual weed spraying and vegetation cutting tools after receiving training.
• Represent the Council positively when interacting with the public.

• Ability to work alone and follow a set work schedule.
• Physically fit for outdoor, manual work in all weather conditions.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills to complete records.
• Comfortable using simple IT systems.
• Understanding of and ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Flexibility to work on public holidays and adapt to changing schedules.
• Willingness to work within your own community and challenge stigma around the role.
• Ability to complete pesticide application training and certification.

• Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) and training provided.
• Health check included.
• Work exclusively outdoors with no night or standby duties.

To apply for the Manual Sweeper position, please submit your CV