Mobile Street Cleaner in West Thurrock, Borough of Thurrock

Street Cleansing Operative 

Contract: 6 months rolling
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 2pm–10pm
Driving Licence: FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE ESSENTIAL

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Street Cleansing Operative to join a busy environmental services team based in Thurrock.

A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE, AS YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DRIVE VEHICLES UP TO 3.5 TONNES.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving street cleansing vehicles and carrying out a range of manual and mechanical cleaning duties to maintain public highways, residential areas, parks and other public spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and operate street cleansing vehicles, including 3.5-tonne vehicles and small mechanical sweepers.

• Carry out litter picking, manual street sweeping and general cleansing duties.

• Remove fly-tipping, graffiti, weeds, leaves and other waste from public areas.

• Operate equipment such as blowers, strimmers and other street cleansing tools.

• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report any faults or defects.

• Work independently and as part of a team to complete scheduled cleansing routes.

• Maintain accurate records of completed work and follow all health and safety procedures.

• Assist with grounds maintenance, waste collection and other environmental services when required.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (Category B) – ESSENTIAL.

• Must be confident driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.

• Previous experience in street cleansing, waste collection, grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor operational role would be advantageous.

• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

• Reliable, punctual and able to work the required 2pm–10pm shift.

If you have previous driving, waste collection or street cleansing experience and are available to start on 9th November, apply today!