Street Cleansing Operative
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Street Cleansing Operative

Employer: Think Recruitment Location: Brownhills Salary: £17.23/hour
Posted on
25 September 2026 (1 week ago)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
25 October 2026
Job Reference
225650081

About this role

This is a temporary Street Cleansing Operative role in Brownhills, paying £17.23 per hour, working up to 37 hours per week over four days with one rest day. The successful candidate will carry out street cleansing duties including litter picking and sweeping, remove fly tipping and bulky waste from public areas, and complete graffiti removal and street weed control. Additional responsibilities include vegetation control, play area inspections, operating mechanical sweeping equipment, and supporting domestic waste and recycling collections. Applicants must hold a C1 Driving Licence and a valid CPC qualification. The contract runs for three months with potential to extend.

Job Description

Must have C1 Driving Licence.

Experienced and professional Street Cleansing Operative required to work with a leading and highly reputable organisation.

My client requires an experienced Street Cleansing Operative to join their award-winning environmental services division on an ongoing temporary contract. Are you looking to work with a prestigious and well-known employer? Please see below details.

Location: Brownhills

Pay: -17.23 per hour (Paid weekly via umbrella or CIS)

Hours: Up to 37 Hours / 9.25 hours per day (Monday to Friday, 4 days per week with 1 rest day)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 months (with potential to extend)

Street Cleansing Operative

  • Carry out street cleansing duties including litter picking and sweeping

  • Remove fly tipping and bulky waste from public areas

  • Complete graffiti removal and street weed control

  • Undertake vegetation control to maintain public spaces

  • Carry out play area inspections and report maintenance issues

  • Operate mechanical sweeping equipment where required

  • Support domestic waste and recycling collections when required

  • Work safely and efficiently whilst delivering a high standard of environmental services

Requirements

  • Must hold a valid CPC qualification

  • Must hold a valid Class 1 HGV Licence

  • Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with no more than 3 penalty points

  • Must have experience within street cleansing, environmental or grounds maintenance services

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety practices

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

Benefits

  • Ad hoc shifts with weekly availability sent via text message every Friday

  • Up to 37 hours per week

  • Monday to Friday working pattern (4 days per week with 1 rest day)

  • Weekly pay via umbrella

  • Opportunity for contract extension

Please apply if interested and the consultant looking after this will be in touch!

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