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Town Team Operative

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Duration: 8 weeks with a possible extension.

Full job description

Town Team Operative – Monmouthshire County Council

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract: 8-week temporary contract from 16 November 2026 to 10 January 2027

Support the Cleanliness, Safety and Appearance of Local Public Spaces

We're recruiting a reliable and practical Town Team Operative to join Monmouthshire County Council, based at Llanfoist Household Waste Recycling Centre, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9AQ.

This is a hands-on operational role supporting the maintenance, cleanliness and general appearance of public spaces and local amenities.

The role would suit someone who is comfortable working outdoors, carrying out physical duties and working as part of a team to help keep local areas clean, safe and well maintained.

About the Role

As a Town Team Operative, you'll support a range of environmental and operational activities across the local area.

You'll help with cleansing, grounds-related tasks, waste handling and general maintenance duties while following health and safety procedures and maintaining high standards of service.

What you'll be doing:

  • Carrying out general environmental and cleansing duties
  • Supporting the maintenance of streets, public spaces and local amenities
  • Collecting litter, waste and debris
  • Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately
  • Supporting grounds and vegetation maintenance
  • Carrying out basic cleaning and maintenance tasks
  • Using hand tools and operational equipment safely
  • Assisting with waste and recycling activities where required
  • Reporting hazards, defects or maintenance issues
  • Supporting seasonal and reactive environmental work
  • Helping maintain safe and presentable public areas
  • Following work schedules and supervisor instructions
  • Working safely around members of the public and vehicles
  • Following manual handling and health and safety procedures
  • Supporting other operational teams where required
  • Maintaining a professional and courteous approach when dealing with residents and members of the public

Requirements

We're looking for a reliable, hardworking and practical individual who is comfortable carrying out outdoor and physically demanding work.

You'll ideally have:

  • Previous experience in grounds maintenance, street cleansing, waste, environmental services or a similar operational role
  • Experience carrying out manual or physically demanding work
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Good awareness of health and safety requirements
  • Ability to use basic tools and operational equipment safely
  • Ability to follow instructions and work schedules
  • A reliable and punctual approach to work
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • A practical and proactive approach to completing tasks
  • Previous local authority or public-sector operational experience would be advantageous
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Ability to provide relevant references/work history
  • Ability to complete required pre-employment checks

Why Apply

  • Opportunity to work with Monmouthshire County Council
  • Competitive Umbrella rate of £16.62 per hour
  • Full-time 37-hour working week
  • Practical outdoor role supporting local communities
  • Opportunity to gain further environmental and operational experience
  • Chance to work within an established Council team
  • 8-week temporary assignment

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • Company Pension
  • Ongoing Agency Support

Additional Information

Client: Monmouthshire County Council

Job Title: Town Team Operative

Location: Llanfoist Household Waste Recycling Centre, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9AQ

Positions Available: 1

Hours: 37 hours per week

Start Date: 16 November 2026

End Date: 10 January 2027

Contract Duration: 8 weeks

Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: Umbrella: £16.62 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £16.62 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Application question(s):

  • Do you have previous experience in grounds maintenance, street cleansing, waste, environmental services or another outdoor operational role?
  • Are you comfortable carrying out physical duties and working outdoors in varying weather conditions?
  • Are you confident using basic hand tools and operational equipment safely?
  • Are you able to reliably travel to Llanfoist Household Waste Recycling Centre, Abergavenny, NP7 9AQ?
  • Are you available to start from 16 November 2026?

Experience:

  • Grounds / Environmental / Operational Work: 1 year (preferred)
  • Manual / Outdoor Work: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Disclaimer: On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify iWork Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

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