Street Cleaning Operative - Drivers Licence Needed

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Street Cleaner to maintain public spaces in Exmouth and Sidmouth. The successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence, be physically fit, and reliable. This full-time, temporary position involves various cleaning and maintenance tasks, including bin emptying and grounds maintenance. Training will be provided, and candidates should be prepared to work early mornings, weekends, or bank holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence is required.
• Good level of physical fitness needed for outdoor work.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential traits.

Responsibilities

• Empty street litterbins and collect debris/litter.
• Clean public lavatories and public buildings.
• Support the Council's approach to equalities and diversity.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Punctuality

Ability to work unsupervised

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

• Cleansing:
  • Emptying street litterbins and collecting debris/litter on foot or in a vehicle
  • Cleaning public lavatories and other public buildings
  • Sweeping the footpaths and channels as necessary
  • Clearing the beaches of litter and detritus
• Grounds Maintenance:
  • Grass cutting and strimming
  • Hedge pruning
  • Digging, bedding and planting
  • Hoeing and weeding
• Watering:
  • 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
• Make sure that the StreetScene Operations Team offers a customer focused service using systems thinking principles
• 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. This includes the need for safety of children and other 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.