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City Centre OperativeCouncil

York, England There are additional unsociable hours and weekend enhancements on the rate of pay. Rate of pay is £14.32 per hour.
Posted 24 October 2026 Closing date 23 November 2026
Checked 3 hours ago · still listed on the employer's site Closes in 30 days · 23 Nov 2026

Are you immediately available?

Physically fit and willing to work outdoors?

Able to work a variety of shifts?

Our client is looking for City Centre Operatives to join their operations team based in York, working within York City Centre, starting in November and running up to and including Christmas Eve.

This is a full time role, with different shift patterns involving early morning starts and late evenings, including weekends.

There are additional unsociable hours and weekend enhancements on the rate of pay. Rate of pay is £14.32 per hour.

 

The purpose of this role is to carry out street cleansing within the city centre, the role will involve:

  • Manually emptying street litter bins
  • Lifting/moving ‘heavy’ items and moveable bins to stationary vehicles
  • De-litter allocated areas (pavements, roadways and street furniture) using manual methods within the city centre of York

You will be working outdoors in all weathers all of the time and there will be daily contact with dirt, dust and traffic noise. PPE clothing will be provided.

You MUST be willing to working outdoors at all times, and be physically fit, comfortable dealing with members of the public on a daily basis.

 

To Apply

Please email your CV (with reference details) or ring us on 07922 425165 for an application form or for more information. Alternatively, you can apply online via our website: https://www.workwithyork.co.uk/work-with-york-limited-general-application-form/

You will need to complete an application form with your full work history and be able to provide two refences (one being from your last employer).

Successful applicants will be required to attend an onsite induction before starting work.

Regrettably we can't respond to every application we receive and please note that to apply for this vacancy you must be able eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Position type: Full time
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