Clearance and Cleansing Operative (Public Health)Council

Are you practical, resilient and motivated by making a visible difference in your community? We’re looking for a dedicated Domestic Clearance and Cleansing Operative (Public Health) to join our Environmental Services team. This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same — from clearing waste and improving local environments to supporting our Pest Control Service across domestic and commercial settings.

About the Role

As a key member of our frontline team, you will deliver a responsive waste clearance and cleansing service across the County. You’ll safely remove waste, cleanse properties and communal areas, and support environmental improvement projects. You will also play an important role in delivering pest control treatments, inspections and advice to residents and businesses.

This role involves working in challenging environments, engaging sensitively with vulnerable customers, and using a range of vehicles, tools and equipment safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Waste removal & clearance — Attend properties and sites to remove waste, bulky items and contaminated materials.
• Cleansing duties — Cleanse properties and communal areas using manual and mechanical equipment, ensuring tools are maintained.
• Equipment & machinery operation — Use cleansing tools and identify appropriate equipment for each task.
• Vehicle operation — Drive Large Council Vehicles
• Customer engagement — Communicate professionally and sensitively with customers, including those with complex needs.
• Working in hazardous environments — Carry out tasks in unpleasant or Filthy & Verminous conditions, using full PPE.
• Manual handling — Safely handle heavy or contaminated materials, assessing risks dynamically.
• Documentation & digital recording — Complete legal documentation, inventories, photographic evidence and digital records.
• Pest control treatments — Administer treatments for rodents, insects and other pests in line with regulations.
• Waste segregation & disposal — Ensure compliant waste segregation, transport documentation and digital record‑keeping.
• Service delivery & inspections — Visit domestic and commercial premises to identify and treat pest issues.
• Vehicle & equipment checks — Ensure all equipment is compliant, serviced and safe to use.
• Record keeping & evidence — Maintain accurate daily records and provide witness statements when required.
• Financial quotations — Provide accurate costings for work on behalf of the Council.

What We’re Looking For

• Full clean driving licence
• Physical fitness — Able to carry out demanding manual work
• GCSEs in Maths, English
• Experience in pest control or similar environments
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Environment

You will work in a wide range of environments, including confined spaces, heights, and areas with unpleasant or hazardous conditions. Full PPE, including respirators, must be worn where required. Regular manual handling and use of pest control application equipment are integral to the role.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact on community wellbeing
• Work in a supportive team with strong training and development opportunities
• Gain experience across environmental services and pest control
• Contribute to a safer, cleaner and healthier County

If you’re motivated, resilient and ready for a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you!

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

Safeguarding
 
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

  

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [email protected].
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [email protected].
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are not neccesary. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Position type: Open Ended