Cleansing Operative

The working hours for the role are: 44 hours per week in peak season (six months – 1^st April – 30^th September) and 30 hours in off peak (six months – 1^st October – 31^st March) Mon-Sun. Shift pattern of 5 days on, 1 day off recurring during Summer, and 3 days on, 3 days off recurring during Winter. Full UK driving licence is required.   

GYS Ltd. are currently looking to recruit for the position of a Cleansing Operative within our Street Scene Department. The role reports directly to the Street Scene Assistant Manager who leads and manages the GYS Street Scene Department team across Great Yarmouth.

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team with a minimum of supervision and be able to carry out physical tasks associated with the role.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact the GYS Ltd reception on (01493) 801745 (24-hour answer phone).

Closing date: Midnight on 22nd February 2026

Interview Date: 27th February 2026

We offer a friendly working environment with attractive terms and conditions including generous holiday entitlement and NEST Pension Scheme.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

GYS ltd operates an equal opportunities policy, and we welcome applications from all parts of the community.

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Great Yarmouth Services is a Local Authority Trading company, wholly owned by Great Yarmouth Borough Council. It was established in April 2023 to deliver the Council’s waste and street scenes services. Responsible for waste collections, maintenance and upkeep of Council-owned outdoor grounds and leisure facilities. While also ensuring and maintaining the cleanliness of public areas. 

Our mission is to provide an effective and efficient service to residents, communities, businesses, visitors and stakeholders of the borough of Great Yarmouth.

Our employees are our one of our most important assets, and the quality and commitment of our employees is crucial to our success. We take pride in our services and understand the huge difference our employees make to the community living, working and visiting Great Yarmouth.

We offer a range of exciting benefits and are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment.

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