Area Operative

Brackenberry Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited is seeking an Area Operative to join a Local Authority project in Thurrock on a 12‑month contract. You will undertake scheduled and ad-hoc street cleansing to keep public spaces clean, safe and attractive, using manual and mechanical cleaning methods and appropriate equipment.

The role involves litter removal, waste management, graffiti and fly-tipping removal, hazardous waste handling with PPE, and daily equipment inspection and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in street cleansing or environmental maintenance would be advantageous.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and ad-hoc street cleansing activities, including litter picking, manual and mechanical street sweeping, and removal of leaves and weeds.
• Remove graffiti, fly-posting, fly-tipping and other environmental waste.
• Empty litter and dog waste bins and remove dead animals.
• Safely collect and dispose of hazardous waste, including needles and other sharp objects, following appropriate training and PPE requirements.
• Operate hand tools and equipment, including blowers, strimmers and pedestrian-controlled sweepers, where appropriately trained.
• Prepare, inspect and maintain equipment, reporting any defects promptly.
• Experience in street cleansing, environmental maintenance, waste management or a similar operational role would be advantageous.
• Ability to carry out manual outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment, subject to relevant training.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and appropriate PPE usage.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Health and safety

PPE usage

Independent working

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Thurrock to assist with the appointment of an Area Operative, on a 12-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Rate of Pay: £13.76 - £17.81 per hour

Summary:

The Area Operative is to undertake scheduled and ad-hoc street cleansing duties to maintain clean, safe and attractive public spaces across the local authority area. The role involves manual and mechanical street cleaning, waste removal, environmental maintenance and the safe operation of relevant equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities:

Carry out scheduled and ad-hoc street cleansing activities, including litter picking, manual and mechanical street sweeping, and removal of leaves and weeds.

Remove graffiti, fly-posting, fly-tipping and other environmental waste.

Empty litter and dog waste bins and remove dead animals.

Safely collect and dispose of hazardous waste, including needles and other sharp objects, following appropriate training and PPE requirements.

Operate hand tools and equipment, including blowers, strimmers and pedestrian-controlled sweepers, where appropriately trained.

Prepare, inspect and maintain equipment, reporting any defects promptly.

Experience in street cleansing, environmental maintenance, waste management or a similar operational role would be advantageous.

Ability to carry out manual outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment, subject to relevant training.

Good understanding of health and safety procedures and appropriate PPE usage.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Please note:

You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.

You should have right to work in U.K

We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.