Street Cleansing Operative

Summary

To maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant environment by carrying out a range of street cleansing duties. This includes emptying of public litter bins, manual litter picking and sweeping of streets and public areas ensuring that public spaces meet high cleanliness and environmental standards.

• Experience in a similar cleansing role
• Valid UK driving licence (preferably with Category C1 or above)
• Familiarity with safe handling of hazardous or fly‑tipped waste
• Local Knowledge of London Borough Hounslow

N/A

• Litter picking and sweeping on footways, verges, green and public spaces
• Emptying public litter bins and replacing liners
• Operating hand‑push sweepers (subject to training)
• Removal of sharp objects (e.g., needles), small scale graffiti and fly posting
• Seasonal clearance of leaves, weeds, and detritus
• Respond to service requests and urgent cleansing issues as required
• Carry out all duties in accordance with health and safety guidelines, safe working procedures and risk assessments
• Record and report issues such as fly‑tipping, graffiti, vandalism, broken glass, damage to street furniture, dead animals or overflowing bins via handheld devices or reporting forms
• Undertake basic vehicle banksman duties to assist fleet vehicle safe manoeuvres
• Interact with members of the public in a polite and helpful manner, acting as an ambassador for the local authority and service provider
• Maintain a courteous and professional attitude towards the public and residents

Permanent

Full Time – 40 hours, Monday to Friday

Ringway recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. We commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees. We encourage job applications from all and will provide reasonable adjustments if required during the application process.

Flexible working arrangements are available to support work‑life balance.