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Street Cleansing Operative

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Veolia
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Driver
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13.47 GBP Hourly GBP 13.47 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - £13.47 plus Veolia benefits

Hours - 40 per week between Monday - Friday, Working Bank Holidays, Weekend work - optional as overtime plus overtime paid over 40 hours

Location - Padworth, Reading, RG7 4JF

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

- 20 days of annual leave (after 1 year it goes up to 22 and increases by 1 day every year until 25 days)

- Access to our people's pension scheme

- Free physiotherapy service

- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

You will have a key role in protecting the natural environment of the West Berkshire area, maintaining and cleaning public areas including litter picking, emptying litter bins, street cleansing with hand tools and clearing fly-tips.
Report locations of any fly tipping, graffiti, fly posting or damaged/missing litter bins as you travel around the area, as well as any safety concerns, incidents or accidents.  

M1/M2 traffic management training will be provided upon completion of probationary period.

What are we looking for?

Previous operational / manual handling experience
Knowledge of street cleansing/ground maintenance operation is desirable

This role involves manual handling and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
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