Work Pattern:37 hours per week,
PAYE Pay Rate: £15.16 per hour
Main Purpose of the Role
To help keep Thurrock’s streets, public areas and council-owned spaces clean, safe and well-maintained. The role involves carrying out manual street cleaning, litter picking, sweeping and operating small mechanical cleaning vehicles and equipment to maintain high standards across the borough.
Typical Day Overview
- Carry out street cleaning duties across different areas of Thurrock.
- Undertake litter picking, manual sweeping and mechanical street sweeping.
- Empty litter and dog waste bins and remove fly-tipping, graffiti and weeds.
- Operate small mechanical sweepers and other equipment, such as blowers and strimmers.
- Drive non-LGV vehicles between different cleaning locations.
- Complete vehicle checks and ensure equipment is safe and ready to use.
- Record completed work, timesheets, vehicle checks and any incidents using handheld or in-cab digital systems.
- Work alongside other Clean & Green teams to support grounds maintenance, highways and waste services.
Key Skills & Responsibilities
- Experience of street cleaning, grounds maintenance or other practical outdoor work.
- Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.
- Confident driving a range of non-LGV vehicles.
- Experience operating mechanical sweepers or similar machinery.
- Good understanding of basic vehicle and equipment maintenance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a flexible approach to work.
- Ability to follow health and safety procedures and work safely.
- Good basic digital skills to complete work records and vehicle checks.
- Reliable, organised and able to work to schedules.
Essential Requirements & Qualifications
- Full Category B driving license – essential.
- Experience driving a range of non-LGV vehicles.
- Experience operating mechanical equipment, such as sweepers.
- Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.
- Basic digital literacy and confidence using handheld or in-cab systems.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including unsociable hours and bank holidays.
- Willingness to work across different locations within Thurrock.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and the council’s values.
Desirable (not essential):
- RQF Level 2 in Street Cleansing or similar.
- Knowledge of COPLAR 2019 standards.
- PA1/PA6 herbicide application training.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Experience working within a local authority or similar contractor.
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