Parks Cleansing Operative (Litter Picking) Location: Reading Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary (until end of January 2027) Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour PAYE | £17.09 per hour (Umbrella) inc Holiday Pay Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Parks Cleansing Operative to join a busy Streetscene Team in Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming public spaces. About the Role You will play a key role in the day-to-day cleansing of parks and open spaces, helping deliver a high-quality service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This is a hands-on, physical role where you will be working outside in all weather conditions as part of a supportive and hardworking team. Key Responsibilities Carry out litter picking and general cleansing duties across parks and open spaces Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with set schedules Conduct visual inspections of children’s playground equipment and safety surfaces Report any defects or hazards to the relevant teams Support other operational teams during peak periods Ensure public safety and enforce byelaws with professionalism and tact Drive work vehicles (vans/tippers) to transport equipment, materials, and waste Carry out basic maintenance checks on equipment RequirementsEssential: Full UK manual drivin...