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Serco Limited; Watton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme match up to 6%

Over 1,100 internal courses

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking a Street Cleansing Operative in Watton (IP25 6JB) to perform scheduled and reactive cleaning tasks, operating machinery safely and maintaining high standards. The role focuses on KPI delivery, equipment upkeep, and strong public engagement.

The package includes a starting salary of £26,509.50 with comprehensive benefits, training opportunities, and progression paths within Serco’s facilities team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willing to undertake training and develop new skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute ideas for service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out programmed and responsive street cleansing activities in line with service requirements and environmental standards.
• Operate cleansing machinery and equipment safely and effectively, using the skills and knowledge required for the role.
• Support the achievement of key performance indicators by delivering work to agreed standards.
• Complete daily inspections of machinery and vehicles, reporting any issues and ensuring equipment remains clean and serviceable.
• Maintain excellent customer and client relationships, including positive interactions with members of the public.
• Follow all health and safety requirements and take part in training to support growth, development, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driving Licence (UK)

Teamwork

Job description

Street Cleansing Operative

Location: Watton, IP25 6JB Salary: £26,509.50 plus excellent benefits Schedule: Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 5.30am to 2pm. Overtime available on night shifts, day shifts and weekends. Ready to impact a better future?

What you’ll do as a Street Cleansing Operative

- Carry out programmed and responsive street cleansing activities in line with service requirements and environmental standards.

- Operate cleansing machinery and equipment safely and effectively, using the skills and knowledge required for the role.

- Support the achievement of key performance indicators by delivering work to agreed standards.

- Complete daily inspections of machinery and vehicles, reporting any issues and ensuring equipment remains clean and serviceable.

- Maintain excellent customer and client relationships, including positive interactions with members of the public.

- Follow all health and safety requirements and take part in training to support growth, development, and continuous improvement.

Does this sound like you?

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Self-motivated with a positive and reliable approach to work.

- Willing to undertake training and develop new skills.

- Able to work effectively as part of a team and contribute ideas for service improvement.

- A full UK Driving Licence

What we offer

- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)

- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

- Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.

- Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service

- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

- Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity

- Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting and checks

As well as checking eligibility to work in the UK, you will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to help us identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Let’s impact a better future, together.

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