Location: North Lonsdale Road Depot, UlverstonContract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated people into a Streetcare Operative within their Street Scene Department. The role will cover various waste, refuse and recycling collection rounds across the local area where you will be using appropriate equipment/machinery.
Who we are looking for…
The nature of the work means that the post holder will come into contact with members of the public, and a polite and helpful approach is essential.
Candidates will need to be physically fit and able to carry out the waste collection rounds. They will also need to have good customer skills and professional attitude as they are representing the Council in the local area.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake IOSH Working Safely and will also have the opportunity to undertake a level 2 qualification in sustainable resource management. Full training will be given in the use of any plant or machinery with which the successful candidate may be unfamiliar.
The hours of work are as follows:
Working 5 days a week Monday to Friday
Start time is 7:00am – 3pm Monday to Thursday and 7:00am – 2.30pm Friday
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 10/05/2026
Interview date: 20/05/2026
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
