Cleansing Operative

Job Title

Cleansing Operative

Elmbridge

£18.00 per hour

• General cleansing of local recreational grounds, cemeteries and open spaces.
• Removing litter, emptying litter and dog bins.
• Cleaning graffiti or marks.
• Carrying out duties in accordance with best practice.
• Conducting park inspections and reporting any issues.
• Conducting routine play inspections.
• Working independently to manage assignment daily route and tasks.
• Driving company vehicles.
• Ensuring all equipment is used safely and reporting defects.
• Adhering to all Health and Safety procedures.

This role is based on a 24-hour working week, scheduled across 3 days from Friday to Sunday (7:00 am – 3:30 pm). Shifts are 8.5 hours long, including a 30‑minute unpaid break, resulting in 8 paid hours per day.

• Act in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Glendale Health and Safety Policy at all times.
• Carry out instructions from the Line Manager in accordance with Glendale’s Health and Safety Policy, Codes of Practice, Quality Management Systems and Employee Handbook.
• Know Health and safety regulations within the workplace and during activities.
• Complete necessary induction and health and safety modules prior to commencement.
• Be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others in the working environment.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure equipment is safe to use.

• Ensure knowledge of suitability of all machinery/equipment for the task and safe use.
• Use machinery/equipment correctly in accordance with its handbook.
• Report any machinery/equipment that does not operate correctly immediately, complete defect tag.
• Complete and submit maintenance sheets to Line Manager.
• Secure all machinery/equipment when not in use.

• Be aware of tasks, targets and required standards for each day.
• Maintain satisfactory level and standard of work output.
• Conduct yourself politely and friendly at all times.
• Complete and return associated administration to office within required timescales.

• Operate duties to minimise impact on the environment, including safe and efficient use of fuels/oils and correct handling and disposal of waste.
• Deal with spillage of fuels or chemicals quickly and efficiently, complying with regulations.

• Previous knowledge of cleansing and litter collection desirable; training will be provided.
• Previous experience with handheld machinery desirable; full training will be given.
• Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

• Reliable and conscientious.
• Can‑do attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work on one's own initiative.
• Previous experience of grounds maintenance work, horticultural tasks.

• Competitive salary.
• Possible performance‑related bonus.
• Incremental annual leave.
• Employee health cash plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
  
  Genuine career progression.
• Training and development opportunities.

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