About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Street Cleansing Driver / Operative to join Thurrock Council's Clean & Green Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in street cleansing, environmental services or grounds maintenance who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe and attractive public spaces.
Working as part of a local area-based team, you will help deliver a high-quality street cleansing service across Thurrock, ensuring roads, pavements, parks, housing areas and other public spaces are kept clean and presentable.
The role involves a combination of driving, manual street cleaning and operating mechanical cleaning equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general street cleansing duties across public areas, including roads, pavements, parks and communal spaces.
- Undertake litter picking and manual street sweeping, removing leaves, debris and other waste.
- Operate mechanical street sweeping equipment, including pedestrian-controlled sweepers.
- Remove graffiti, fly-tipping, weeds and other unwanted materials from public spaces.
- Empty litter and dog waste bins.
- Safely collect and dispose of hazardous waste, including needles, sharps and other hazardous materials.
- Use hand-held equipment and machinery, including blowers and strimmers.
- Drive and operate vehicles under 3.5 tonnes, where required.
- Carry out scheduled and reactive street cleansing activities in line with service requirements.
- Work independently when required and collaboratively with colleagues across the Clean & Green Services team.
- Maintain accurate records of completed work using digital systems, including Bartec, in-cab systems or similar technology.
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Report any issues, hazards or maintenance requirements to your Team Manager.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in street cleansing, environmental services, grounds maintenance or a similar operational role.
- Experience undertaking manual street sweeping, litter picking and general cleansing duties.
- Ability to operate basic cleaning equipment and machinery.
- Ability to drive vehicles under 3.5 tonnes as required by the service.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.
- Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions.
Desirable Experience
- Experience operating mechanical or pedestrian-controlled street sweepers.
- Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment.
- Knowledge of graffiti removal, fly-tipping and hazardous waste disposal.
- Experience using digital work management systems such as Bartec or similar in-cab technology.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for hardworking, reliable and proactive individuals who take pride in their work and are committed to maintaining clean and welcoming public spaces for local residents.
You should have a positive attitude, good attention to detail and the ability to deliver a responsive street cleansing service as part of a busy operational team.
If you have experience in street cleansing, environmental services or grounds maintenance and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
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