Mobile Street Cleaner

Adversa Recruitment Limited; Grays; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Adversa Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Street Cleansing Operative for a busy environmental services team based in Thurrock. You will drive street cleansing vehicles (up to 3.5 tonnes) and carry out manual and mechanical cleaning across public spaces.

The role requires a Full UK driving licence and the ability to work 2pm-10pm, 37 hours per week. Previous outdoor cleansing or waste collection experience is advantageous; health and safety procedures must be followed.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (Category B) - essential
• Confident driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
• Experience in street cleansing, waste collection or outdoor operational role advantageous
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Reliable, punctual and able to work 2pm-10pm shift

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate street cleansing vehicles, including 3.5-tonne vehicles and small sweepers
• Carry out litter picking, street sweeping and general cleansing duties
• Remove fly-tipping, graffiti, weeds and waste from public spaces
• Operate street cleansing equipment such as blowers and strimmers
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report faults
• Work to scheduled cleansing routes and maintain logs

Job description

Street Cleansing Operative

Contract: 6 months rolling

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 2pm-10pm

Driving Licence: FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE ESSENTIAL

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Street Cleansing Operative to join a busy environmental services team based in Thurrock.

A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE, AS YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DRIVE VEHICLES UP TO 3.5 TONNES.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving street cleansing vehicles and carrying out a range of manual and mechanical cleaning duties to maintain public highways, residential areas, parks and other public spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and operate street cleansing vehicles, including 3.5-tonne vehicles and small mechanical sweepers.
• Carry out litter picking, manual street sweeping and general cleansing duties.
• Remove fly-tipping, graffiti, weeds, leaves and other waste from public areas.
• Operate equipment such as blowers, strimmers and other street cleansing tools.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report any faults or defects.
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete scheduled cleansing routes.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and follow all health and safety procedures.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, waste collection and other environmental services when required.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (Category B) - ESSENTIAL.
• Must be confident driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Previous experience in street cleansing, waste collection, grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor operational role would be advantageous.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work the required 2pm-10pm shift.