Street Cleansing Operative

Join Our Team as a Street Cleansing Operative!

Are you ready to make a tangible difference in your community? We’re on the lookout for a Street Cleansing Operative to join our dedicated team in Shropshire. In this hands-on role, you’ll play a vital part in keeping our public spaces clean and welcoming for everyone.

Location

You’ll be working across various locations in Shropshire, including:

• Park Hall (Oswestry)
• Craven Arms
• Longden Road (Shrewsbury)
• Cantern Brook (Bridgnorth)
• Weeping Cross (Shrewsbury)

Hours

This is a Permanent Full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week.

Salary

Enjoy a competitive salary of £27,976 per year along with 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 are maintained to the highest standards. 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 such as 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 like smartphones and tablets
• Enjoy teamwork but can also work independently
• Are happy working 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’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives of our employees and are committed to continuous improvement in our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us in making a difference in Shropshire. #joinkier