Street Cleaner

Employer: Newcastle City Council

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £12.21

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week (including early mornings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rota)

Service Area: Operations & Facilities / Environmental Services
About the Role

We’re looking for a hardworking, reliable, and community-minded Street Cleaner to join our Environmental Services Team at Newcastle City Council.

Our street cleaning team plays a vital role in keeping Newcastle’s streets, parks, and public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.

You’ll take pride in your work, helping to make our city a cleaner, greener, and more attractive place to live, work, and visit.

Whether you’re sweeping streets, emptying litter bins, or supporting our waste and recycling operations, your work will make a visible difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out street cleaning duties including sweeping, litter picking, and emptying bins.
• Maintain cleanliness in public areas such as streets, parks, shopping centres, and estates.
• Report issues such as fly-tipping, vandalism, or damaged street furniture.
• Safely use and maintain street cleaning equipment, including mechanical sweepers (training provided).
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions while ensuring a high standard of public service.
• Engage with members of the public in a friendly and helpful manner, representing the Council positively at all times.
About You

You’ll be someone who takes pride in your community and in a job well done.

You’ll have a positive attitude, enjoy working outdoors, and be comfortable working independently or as part of a small team.

Essential requirements:
• Good understanding of safe working practices and basic health & safety awareness.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexibly to meet service needs.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays on a rota basis.

Desirable:
• Experience in cleansing, waste management, or grounds maintenance.
• Valid UK driving licence (Category B).
• Familiarity with local areas across Newcastle.