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Love Your Neighbourhood Team Operative
£14.14 per hour
37 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Do you take pride in making a real difference to local communities?
We’re looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Love Your Neighbourhood Team Operatives to help create cleaner, greener and more welcoming neighbourhoods across Bilston and the wider city. This is a highly visible role where you’ll be improving local environments, engaging with residents and helping to build community pride.
If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a team and making a positive impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.
About the RoleAs a Love Your Neighbourhood Team Operative, you will support the delivery of the Council’s community-focused environmental improvement programme. Working across a variety of locations, you’ll undertake a range of street cleansing, grounds maintenance and neighbourhood improvement activities while acting as a positive ambassador for the Council.
This role goes beyond traditional environmental maintenance. You’ll work closely with residents, schools, volunteers, community groups and local stakeholders to help improve neighbourhoods and promote civic pride.
Key Responsibilities*Drive council vehicles safely and in accordance with road traffic legislation.
*Transport staff, tools, equipment and materials to locations across Bilston and surrounding areas.
*Carry out litter picking, fly-tip clearance, graffiti removal and environmental improvement activities.
*Undertake street cleansing duties including sweeping, bin emptying, deep cleansing and detritus removal.
*Carry out grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, planting and weed control.
*Safely operate tools, equipment, vehicles and machinery where trained and authorised.
*Complete vehicle inspections and maintain accurate operational records.
*Report environmental issues including graffiti, fly-tipping, damaged assets and maintenance defects.
*Support community clean-up events, environmental campaigns and local improvement projects.
*Represent the Council professionally when engaging with residents, businesses, elected members and community organisations.
*Promote positive environmental behaviours and community pride.
*Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures and service standards.
What We’re Looking ForWe are seeking individuals who:
*Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
*Have excellent teamwork and communication skills.
*Take pride in delivering high-quality work.
*Can work independently and use initiative when required.
*Have a positive, professional approach when dealing with members of the public.
*Are flexible and willing to support a variety of environmental and community improvement activities.
*Have experience in environmental maintenance, cleansing, grounds maintenance or a similar practical role (desirable but not essential).
Why Join Us?This is an opportunity to play a key role in improving local neighbourhoods and making a visible difference to communities every day. You’ll be part of a team committed to delivering cleaner, safer and more attractive public spaces while supporting residents and community groups to take pride in where they live.
If you’re hardworking, community-minded and passionate about improving local environments, we’d love to hear from you.


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