We are seeking a Cleansing Operative to join us to be part of Ipswich Borough Council’s refuse & cleansing team.

A full clean driving license is essential. 

The contract is for 14.5 hours per week, either based in the town center or Layard House, off Hadleigh Road. 

If you have pride in Ipswich town you could be suitable for the role.  The job includes emptying litter bins, litter picking, collecting fly-tipped waste; a varied, satisfying role. 

Applicants would be expected to be proactive, have an eye for detail and must be a team player.

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information about this role please contact Alan Chaplin on (07736826102) or via email (waste&cleansingbackoffice@ipswich.gov.uk). If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification

Interviews will be held on w/c 21st September 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications

Please note CVs are not accepted.