Street Cleaner

About the Role Street Cleaner

We are seeking reliable and hardworking individuals to join our Street Cleaning team during the annual leaf-fall season. Working as part of a dustcart gang, you will help keep public highways, footways, parks, and public spaces clean and safe by collecting and removing fallen leaves and associated debris.

This is a physically demanding outdoor role that requires working in all weather conditions and as part of a team to deliver a high-quality street cleansing service.

• Sweep and collect leaves from roads, pavements, gutters, and public spaces.
• Load collected leaves and green waste onto the dustcart.
• Work alongside experienced street cleansing operatives as part of a dustcart gang.
• Use hand tools and equipment safely and effectively, including brushes, shovels, and leaf collection tools.
• Assist with the removal of other street cleansing waste where required.
• Maintain a safe working environment for colleagues, residents, and road users.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report any hazards, spillages, or issues encountered whilst carrying out duties.
• Provide a professional and courteous service when interacting with members of the public.

• Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to schedules.
• WILL NEED BOOTS AND HI-VIZ

• Previous experience in street cleansing, grounds maintenance, waste collection, or environmental services.
• Experience working within local authority services.

• Fixed-term seasonal work for 6 weeks.
• Opportunity to gain experience within environmental and street cleansing services.
• Supportive team environment.