Street Cleaning Operative - Drivers Licence Needed

Berry Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a reliable Street Cleaner to maintain public spaces in Exmouth and Sidmouth. This full-time position requires a full, clean UK driving licence and a good level of physical fitness. Responsibilities include emptying litterbins, cleaning public buildings, and performing basic landscaping tasks. The role offers training and has flexible hours, including mornings, weekends, and bank holidays, making it ideal for those who are proactive and enjoy outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence is required for this role.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, or bank holidays.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Empty street litterbins and collect debris/litter.
• Clean public lavatories and other public buildings.
• Sweep footpaths and channels as necessary.
• Clear beaches of litter and detritus.
• Perform grass cutting and strimming.

Skills

Good level of physical fitness

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Street Cleaner (Full UK Driving Licence Required)

Location : Exmouth and Sidmouth Areas

Salary : 15.70 - 17.12

Contract Type : Full time - Temporary Contract

Hours : 09:00-17:00

About the Role

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping your community clean and safe? We're looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our street cleaning team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces across the area. A valid UK driving licence is essential, as you'll be operating council vehicles and travelling between designated routes.

Key Responsibilities

• Emptying street litterbins and collecting debris/litter on foot or in a vehicle
• Cleaning public lavatories and other public buildings
• Sweeping footpaths and channels as necessary
• Clearing beaches of litter and detritus
• Grass cutting and strimming
• Hedge pruning
• Digging, bedding and planting
• Hoeing and weeding
• Using mechanical plant equipment and vehicles to assist teams throughout the District as directed, achieving StreetScene standards and objectives
• Assist with bin emptying and cleansing for EDDC Events as required
• Support the Council's approach to equalities and diversity ensuring that our services and policies identify, address and promote the needs of our diverse community, including safety of children and vulnerable people
• Take personal responsibility for the relevant aspects of the Council's Health and Safety Policy
• Ensure awareness and compliance with the Council's policies, Code of Conduct and Constitution
• Evaluate and assist in managing risk within the Service

Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Good level of physical fitness - this is an active, outdoor role
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, or bank holidays if required
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential - full training provided

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job