Neighbourhood Caretaker Operative 2

Neighbourhood Caretaker Operative 2

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 12/08/2026

Advert End Date: 18/08/2026 23:59

Salary: £26,824

Hours per week: Full Time

Job Category: Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling / Parks

Vacancy ID: 300678

Employment Location: Middlesbrough,

Post Number: 4283240

Number of posts: 2

Closing date: 18 Aug

Further Information

We have an exciting role on offer within our Environmental Services as a Neighbourhood Caretaker Operative 2.

Do you enjoy outdoor work? Are you interested in working as part of our Neighbourhoods teams? If so please apply if you can demonstrate some practical knowledge of cleansing activities, horticulture, and / or maintaining the outdoor environment.

A Full Driving Licence is essential for this role.

Please note that training may be available, however experience or qualifications in the following areas is desirable:

• Driving vehicles such as vans, light plant, ride on mowers and road sweepers.
• Experience in cleansing and horticultural activities across a wide range on environments.
• Use of handheld machinery - pedestrian grass cutters, pedestrian street sweepers, strimmers / hedge trimmers / air blower etc.
• PA1, PA6, PA6A & PA2, PA2A Chemical Application.
• Needlestick trained
• Asbestos awareness
• First Aid at Work
• Moving and Handling

Please note these are 37 hours a week posts, Monday to Thursday - 8:30am to 4.30pm, Friday - 8.30am to 4.00pm.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Neil Williams on neil_williams@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

• We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

If you are viewing this advert on the North East Jobs website, please go to Vacancies • Middlesbrough Council to view the Job Description & Person Specification and apply for the role.

Together, we build confidence, grow skills, and make a real difference - by learning together, we achieve together.

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Do you enjoy outdoor work? Are you interested in working as part of our Neighbourhoods teams? If so please apply if you can demonstrate some practical knowledge of cleansing activities, horticulture, and / or maintaining the outdoor environment. A Full Driving Licence is essential for this role. Please note that training may be available, however experience or qualifications in the following areas is desirable. Driving vehicles such as vans, light plant, ride on mowers and road sweepers. Experience in cleansing and horticultural activities across a wide range on environments. Use of handheld machinery - pedestrian grass cutters, pedestrian street sweepers, strimmers / hedge trimmers / air blower etc. PA1, PA6, PA6A & PA2, PA2A Chemical Application. Needlestick trained Asbestos awareness First Aid at Work Moving and Handling Please note these are 37 hours a week posts, Monday to Thursday - 8:30am to 4.30pm, Friday - 8.30am to 4.00pm.

Together, we build confidence, grow skills, and make a real difference - by learning together, we achieve together.