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 passionate Street Cleansing Operative to join our dedicated team in Shropshire. In this role, you'll play a vital part in keeping our public spaces clean and welcoming for everyone.

Location & Hours

Location: Park Hall (Oswestry), Craven Arms

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 will be part of a supportive team, ensuring our streets, footpaths, and public areas are maintained to the highest standards. This hands-on role allows you to make a visible difference every day, contributing to 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, including clinical waste (full training provided)
• Reporting environmental issues such as damaged street furniture, graffiti, or vandalism
• Engaging courteously with members of 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 working as part of a team but can also work independently
• Are happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Possess good communication skills and a positive, flexible approach
• Have basic literacy and numeracy skills, with a willingness to learn new tasks

At Kier, we believe in finding potential, and transferrable skills are always welcome! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a chat with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of the Kier family!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we value their experiences in guiding our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to #joinkier!