Cleansing Operative

Glendale Countryside; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Company car

Relocation support

Generous annual leave

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Employee discount portal

Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Glendale (UK) Limited is hiring a Cleansing Operative to work outdoors across Elmbridge. You will perform litter removal, bin rounds, graffiti cleaning and park maintenance, following health and safety rules.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday with rotational weekends, and requires a full UK driving licence. Shifts are from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break, including seasonal rotations (Summer and Winter) and occasional bank holidays with a day in lieu.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Reliable and conscientious with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.
• Flexible and willing to work seasonal, rotational shifts including weekends.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Street and greenspaces cleansing experience desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• General cleansing of local recreational grounds, cemeteries and open spaces.
• Removing litter and emptying litter and dog bins; conduct bin rounds.
• Cleaning graffiti or marks and reporting issues.
• Carry out duties in accordance with best practice and safety rules.
• Conduct park inspections and report issues; perform routine play inspections.
• Work independently to manage daily route and tasks; drive company vehicles.
• Ensure equipment safety and report defects; adhere to Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Driving licence

Reliable & conscientious

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexible shifts

Detail-oriented

Job description

Job Role: Cleansing Operative

Hourly Pay: £14.80

Full Time

Hours/salary & benefits

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you able to work in a team and under your own initiative?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity and most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Full Time Permanent Role - £14.80 per hour, 40 hours per week.

Shifts are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, which is 8.5 hours with a 30-minute unpaid break. You'll work Monday to Friday, and every other weekend you'll work Saturday and Sunday.

Summer Season (March – September):

• Schedule: 3-week rotation covering early and late shifts.

• Shifts: Early (7:00 am – 3:30 pm) and Late (11:00 am – 7:30 pm).

• Weekends: You will work one weekend in three.

Winter Season (October – February):

• Schedule: 2-week rotation on fixed daytime hours.

• Shifts: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

• Weekends: You will work Saturday and Sunday every other weekend (with two days off during the week when you work the weekend).

Shifts will include working Bank Holidays if this day falls within your shift pattern, but you will receive a day in lieu.

Who are we?

Glendale, a family owned company since 1989, is a market-leading, technology-focused, respected, environmental services provider. At the forefront of green service provision in the UK Glendale has revenues of over £65m and is proud to say we have been awarded the 2025 Pro Landscape Business Awards Supreme Winner and the BALI Employer Excellence Award Winner for 2025.

Activities throughout the UK include grounds management, arboriculture, landscaping, estate management, vegetation control, woodland management, supply and relocation of plants and semi-mature trees, winter services and the management of sports facilities.

Committed to the environment, Glendale is a Carbon Neutral business that seeks to improve the environment through our activities and go above and beyond to ensure that the planet is not adversely affected by our business.

For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk.

The person

• Street and greenspaces cleansing experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

• Applicants must be reliable and conscientious, have a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

• Possessing the ability to work as part of a team and on one's own initiative.

• Flexible and willing to work a seasonal, rotational shift pattern, including weekends.

• A keen eye for detail.

• A Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

The Opportunity

The role requires working outdoors and encompasses many different areas, from litter picking, emptying bins, graffiti removal, to ad hoc assignments across the Elmbridge Borough.

Key duties also include:

• General cleansing of local recreational grounds, cemeteries and open spaces.

• Removing litter and emptying litter and dog bins, conducting Bin Rounds.

• Cleansing of any graffiti or marks.

• Carrying out duties in accordance with best practice.

• Conducting park inspections and reporting any issues.

• Conducting routine play inspections

• Working independently to manage your assigned daily route and tasks.

• Driving company vehicles .

• Ensuring all equipment is used in safe working conditions and reporting any defects.

• Adhering to all Health and Safety procedures.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary, with performance related bonuses, company car and relocation support

• Generous annual leave

• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

• Employee health cash plan

• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending

• Pension scheme

• Company sick pay

• Genuine career progression

• Continuous professional development