Streetscene Labourer - 10 positions

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Streetscene Labourer x 10 positions

Join the Team That’s Transforming North East Derbyshire!

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact in your community? Big changes are underway in waste collection—and we’re looking for passionate, hands-on people to help. Our Waste Collection and Streetscene Team is expanding, and this is your chance to be part of an exciting new initiative focused on food waste collection from homes and businesses, while supporting other vital Streetscene services.

Your work will directly contribute to a cleaner, greener North East Derbyshire—boosting recycling efforts and helping us build a more sustainable future.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Streetscene Operative, you’ll be at the heart of our operations. You’ll receive full training and work alongside a dedicated, high-performing team. If you’ve got experience in waste collection or street cleansing—and prepared for a role that involves regular high level of physical activity and teamwork —we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Pay: Annual salary progression all the way to the top of the pay scale
• Work-Life Balance: Based at Eckington or Wingerworth, with occasional Saturday shifts paid at enhanced rates
• Career Growth: Ongoing training to build your skills and advance your career
• Perks & Benefits:
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 35 days after 5 years)
• Discounted access to four leisure centres
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

🔍 What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Previous work in waste collection or street cleansing is a plus
• Team Spirit: Strong team working skills and ability to use mechanical lifting equipment
• Endurance: High physical output is essential
• Licence: Minimum Category B driving licence and experience with light commercial vehicles
• Attitude: A genuine commitment to providing good customer service

Why Choose Us?

• North East Derbyshire District Council isn’t just a workplace—it’s a community. Join us and become part of a talented, supportive team that’s passionate about making a difference. If you’re ready to grow your skills, take pride in your work and help shape a cleaner future, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: ne-derbyshire.gov.uk.

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account.  You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.  Applications close midnight, Thursday 13^th November 2025

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on 01246 231111 or emailing: Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Chloe Hunt, Refuse and Recycling Manager on (01246) 217270 or chloe.hunt@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.