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Cleansing Operative/Driver Crew Leader - Bankhead Depot - 16311_1788875033

Company:The City of Edinburgh Council
Salary:£27,257 to £29,850 a year
Hours:Full-time
Location:Edinburgh, EH11 4HD
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:8 Sept 2026
Closing date:22 Sept 2026
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Cleansing Operative/Driver Crew Leader

Bankhead Depot

Salary: £27,257 - £29,850

Hours: 36 per week

4X4 Day shift

Working Hours 06.00 17.02

Must have a clean driving licence for at least 2 years

The purpose of this post is to ensure the local environment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.

This will involve undertaking a range of services and activities, including: street and open space cleaning,

litter collection, environmental inspection and enforcement.

Drive vehicles appropriate to the licence type held. They will be responsible for the vehicle and undertake

appropriate checks and paper work.

Undertake day‐to‐day task allocation and operational supervision of cleansing operatives assigned to

them (this may include lone workers).

Act as a first point of contact with the local community providing advice, responding to problems and

working alongside relevant colleagues, other CEC departments and agencies ensuring the highest possible

standards of customer care are maintained,

Carry out the day to day operations of street and open space cleaning.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page

Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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