Job Description
Join Our Team as a Street Cleansing Operative!
Are you ready to make a tangible difference in your community? We’re on the lookout for a Street Cleansing Operative to join our dedicated team in Shropshire. This is your chance to play a vital role in keeping our public spaces clean and inviting!
Location
You’ll be working in various locations across Shropshire, including:
* Park Hall (Oswestry)
* Craven Arms
* Longden Road (Shrewsbury)
* Cantern Brook (Bridgnorth)
* Weeping Cross (Shrewsbury)
Hours
This is a Permanent Full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week.
Salary
Enjoy a competitive salary of £27,976 per year along with excellent benefits!
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Responsibilities
As a Street Cleansing Operative, you’ll be an essential part of a supportive team, ensuring our streets, footpaths, and public areas shine for our communities. 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 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 teamwork but can also work independently.
* Are willing 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.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:
* Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, we prioritize making our workplace diverse and inclusive. We value the contributions of all our employees and are committed to continuous improvement in our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us in making a difference in Shropshire. #joinkier