Street Cleansing Operative

Posted 07 April 2026
Salary 19.73
LocationGreenwich SE10 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Facilities & Environment
ReferenceRQ1718590

Job description

1 month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

  • The Street Cleansing Operative is responsible for delivering a clean, safe, and wellmaintained environment across the borough. The role involves cleansing public highways, open spaces, shopping precincts, car parks, and other designated areas, either independently or as part of a team. The operative will support the removal of flytipping, litter, waste, and debris, while operating safely, complying with health and safety regulations, and providing excellent customer service to residents and visitors.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Empty litter bins and dog waste bins, including separating recyclable materials where required.
  • Remove flytipped waste, dumped refuse, bulk items, and dead animals from public areas.
  • Carry out graffiti and flyposting removal tasks.
  • Remove drug litter and report hazardous waste appropriately.
  • Clear leaf fall and maintain highfootfall zones such as town centres, markets, and car parks.
  • Lay salt/grit and remove snow/ice during adverse weather conditions.

Essential Experience Required

  • Experience working in a manual, outdoor, or streetbased operational role (desirable but not explicitly required).
  • Experience using manual handling techniques, equipment, or cleansing tools (desirable).
  • Customer service experience when dealing with the public.

Essential Qualifications Required

  • Willingness to undertake manufacturers’ training for specialist equipment.
  • Ability to safely operate cleansing equipment and mobile applications following training.

Additional information to note

  • Working hours: 35 hours per week
  • We work on Bi weekly payment schedule

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.