Town Centre Cleansing Operative
(Full Time) Permanent contract

Hours of Work 37 hours per week (to include weekend hours)
Salary – SCP 2 (£12.65 per hour)
Holiday entitlement – 23 days per year plus bank holidays and two statutory days

The purpose of the job is to maintain a high-quality Street Cleansing service in a friendly, polite and professional manner.

The role involves working outside in all weather conditions, duties will include – carrying out litter picking and bin emptying duties in and around the town centre, ensuring that the area is clean and always presented to the highest standards. Reporting issues to your line manager such as graffiti/fly tipping, following cleansing schedule/planned activity schedule and being proactive to take ownership of areas that need cleaning.
Requirements of the role are reliability, hardworking, enthusiastic, and have the ability to work without direct supervision. A basic knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace would be useful and the ability to manage your work area and time efficiently.

If you feel you meet these requirements, then we’d like to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Esme Hall, Operations Manager on 01989 562373.

Application packs can be downloaded below or by emailing admin@rosstc-herefordshire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is noon Friday 16th January 2026
Interviews being held during w/c 26th January 2026

Town Centre Cleansing Operative Job Description
Organisational Chart
Brief Guidance Notes for Job Applications
Ross Town Council Application Form

Tender Opportunities

Ross-on-Wye Town Council is seeking experienced contractor to deliver essential highway maintenance services in the Ross-on-Wye area.

What’s included in the work

• Highway gully inspection, cleaning and maintenance
• Removal of debris to ensure safe, functional drainage
• Annual maintenance planning and reporting
• Compliance with safety and environmental standards throughout the contract period

Who should apply

We welcome submissions from qualified contractors with:

• Proven experience in highway drainage and gully maintenance
• Capability to manage programmed works and reporting requirements
• Appropriate waste carrier registration and environmental compliance

Why bid?

• Public sector contracting opportunity
• Work directly with Ross-on-Wye Town Council
• Demonstrate capability in ongoing infrastructure services

Tender details

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082024-2025 (find-tender.service.gov.uk)

Contracting Authority: Ross-on-Wye Town Council

Scope of Works: Gully cleaning and highway drainage maintenance

Location: Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Submission Requirements: See full tender documents on the Find a Tender portal or Ross-on-Wye Town Council website

How to apply: Download full tender pack HERE or apply via https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082024-2025 (find-tender.service.gov.uk)