Our client based in Waltham Cross is looking for experienced Street Cleaners to join their waste and recycling team on ongoing basis. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to delivering a high quality service and have a positive approach to completing the daily schedules.

Summary

To maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant environment by carrying out a range of street cleansing duties. This includes emptying of public litter bins, manual litter picking and sweeping of streets and public areas ensuring that public spaces meet high cleanliness and environmental standards.

Desirable Skills

Experience in a similar cleansing role
Valid UK driving licence (preferably clean)
Familiarity with safe handling of hazardous or fly-tipped waste
Knowledge of local area

General Duties

Carry out manual street cleansing, including:
Litter picking and sweeping on footways, verges, green and public spaces
Emptying public litter bins and replacing liners
Operating hand-push sweepers (subject to training)
Removal of sharp objects (e.g., needles), small scale graffiti and fly posting
Seasonal clearance of leaves, weeds, and detritus
Respond to service requests and urgent cleansing issues as required
Carry out all duties in accordance with health and safety guidelines, safe working procedures, and risk assessments
Record and report issues such as fly-tipping, graffiti, vandalism, broken glass, damage to street furniture, dead animals or overflowing bins via handheld devices or reporting forms
Interact with members of the public in a polite and helpful manner, acting as an ambassador for the local authority and service provider
Maintain a courteous and professional attitude towards the public and residents
Reporting of all near misses, hazards and incidents according to the company procedures
Good level of physical fitness – able to walk for extended periods and work outdoors in all weather conditions
Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, bank holidays or night work where required
Ability to follow instructions and work safely
Basic literacy and numeracy skills for completing check sheets or using handheld devices
Team player with a proactive and flexible approach
Have a positive impact in the role and designated area

Applicants must:

· Be able to work in adverse weather conditions

· Have ability to operate mechanical equipment

· Take pride in their work and be able to demonstrate the best principles of customer care

· Be prepared to work flexibly, including most bank holidays.

Shift pattern:

Monday to 6.00am – 14.30om / 7.30am – 16.00pm, this is a 40 hour week, flexible to work bank holidays.

Salary:

Hourly pay rate is £12.25ph

· Online payslips

· Weekly pay

· Workplace pension

· Ongoing placement

· 28 days Annual leave (inclusive bank holidays)

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development. For those who excel in this role permanent job opportunities can be available after 12 weeks, if successful to gain a permanent contract you will have the added pay benefit of £120.00 monthly bonus paid.

Due to the high volume of applicants only those that are local and meet above requirements will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Street Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• UK driving licence (preferably clean) (required)