Street Cleansing Operative
Join Our Team as a Street Cleansing Operative!
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We're on the lookout for a dedicated Street Cleansing Operative to join our vibrant team in Shropshire. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in keeping our public spaces clean and welcoming for everyone.
Key Details
Location: Park Hall (Oswestry), Craven Arms, Longden Road (Shrewsbury), Cantern Brook (Bridgnorth), Weeping Cross (Shrewsbury)
Hours: Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £27,976 per year + excellent benefits
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Responsibilities
As a Street Cleansing Operative, you'll be part of a supportive team, ensuring our streets, footpaths, and public areas shine with cleanliness. This hands-on role allows you to make a visible impact every day, enhancing the wellbeing and pride of local residents.
Your daily tasks will include:
- Litter picking, hand sweeping, and emptying bins across designated areas
- Operating compact pedestrian sweepers and other equipment safely and effectively
- Removing fly-tipping and hazardous waste (full training provided)
- Reporting environmental issues like damaged street furniture, graffiti, or vandalism
- Engaging courteously with the public, promoting a positive image of Kier
What We're Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you:
- Hold a full driving licence
- Are comfortable using hand-held devices, such as smartphones and tablets
- Enjoy teamwork but can also work independently
- Are happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Possess good communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude
- Have basic literacy and numeracy skills, with a willingness to learn
Rewards and Benefits
We take pride in offering our amazing team a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our family!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We're committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be invited for an interview.
We can't wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something special at Kier.
