Streets Operative

Serco Limited; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public services provider in Thetford, Norfolk, is seeking a full-time Street Cleansing Operative. The role involves maintaining clean streets by performing various cleaning tasks and driving a vehicle to different locations. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a clean driving licence, while flexibility in shift patterns is essential. Benefits include 21 days of holidays plus bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme, and a range of training opportunities.

Benefits

21 days plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Wide range of learning opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounts at around 1,000 retailers

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
• Self-motivated individuals are preferred and should be open to training.
• Candidates must work well within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Scrape away weeds and clean public areas efficiently.
• Act as the public face of the Environmental Services team.
• Drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle to various locations as part of duties.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Willingness to be flexible with shift patterns

Clean driving licence

Job description

Overview

Serco Limited – Location: Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1BT – Job type: Permanent, full-time – Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Wednesday to Sunday 6am–2:30pm – Salary: £29,376.38 per annum + excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Scrape away weeds, manually sweep and shovel silt, and clean dog mess.
• Remove flyposting and graffiti.
• Empty litter and dog bins.
• Remove fly‑tipped waste.
• Carry out other activities designed to maintain clean streets along pre‑planned routes, operated by a Street Cleansing Operative.
• Act as the public face of Serco’s Environmental Services team in the community.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated and willing to undertake further training when required.
• Work well within a team.
• Willingness to be flexible with shift patterns and to go the extra mile.
• Clean driving licence – required to drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle to different locations throughout the day.
• Previous experience of working within Street Cleansing is not essential.

Benefits

• Holidays: 21 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Training and development: Wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available.
• Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks for support and community.
• Charity: Paid volunteering day each year and Charity Giving Scheme.

Opportunities for Growth

Serco offers training courses including HGV Class 2 Driver Training, Transport Manager CPC, Team Leader and Management training, and support for further qualifications.

About Serco

Serco delivers essential public services worldwide within defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. Serco’s global employee networks include SercoInspire, SercoEmbrace, SercoUnlimited and In@Serco.

How to Apply

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