Street Cleansing Operative
Slough Borough Council
* Berkshire
* £27,920 per year
* Permanent
* Full-time
* 14 hours ago
* Pay Level: 4, Starting from £27,920
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Working Hours: 37 per week (Occasional weekend work paid overtime)
* Location: Chalvey Waste Depot, Slough
The closing date for applications is midnight on: 27th August 2025
What you'll be doing:
Slough Borough Council has a statutory responsibility to collect and dispose of household waste from across the borough and keep the public realm (streets and public open space) of Slough clean and safe. You will be responsible for daily street cleansing, including litter picking, fly tip collection, and general street cleansing, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and demonstrating consideration and good customer service to the residents of Slough. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and dynamic council team that makes a real difference to the quality of life of Slough's residents, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
Our Council:
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people—either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.
What we offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation are required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months of service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.
Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:
* 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2-5 years' service, and 33 days after 5 years' service.
* The Local Government Pension Scheme
We also offer a wider range of benefits including:
* Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
* Our commitment to equality and diversity through employee networks
* Wellbeing initiatives
* Tax-free childcare and childcare services
* Season loan ticket to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to and from work
Right to Work:
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact us before submitting an application.
Interested?
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you need an alternative application format, please email us quoting the job reference.
How to Apply:
Please click the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help us in our journey of transformation and growth. The Council reserves the right to close the advert early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
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