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Location: Thurrock
Hourly Pay: £11.44 per hour
Adore Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join a local council as Grounds Maintenance & Street Cleaners in Thurrock. If you are passionate about contributing to a cleaner, safer, and more attractive community, we want to hear from you! As a Clean & Green Operative, you will play a vital role in maintaining public spaces for the enjoyment of all.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manual and mechanical street sweeping.
- Litter picking, leaf clearance, and weed removal.
- Graffiti, flyposting, and fly-tipping removal.
- Emptying litter and dog waste bins.
- Removal of dead animals and hazardous waste (e.g., needles or sharps).
- Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and pruning.
- Path edging, weed spraying (if certified), and providing arboriculture support.
- Inspecting play equipment for safety and reporting any defects.
- Maintaining equipment and vehicles:
- Daily preparation and checks of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Prompt reporting of defects or accidents.
- Cleaning and securely storing equipment after use.
Keeping accurate records:
- Completing timesheets, work logs, driver checks, and accident reports.
- Using paper-based or digital systems as required.
Operating tools and machinery safely:
- Using hand tools such as blowers, strimmer’s, hedge cutters, chainsaws, mowers, rotavators, and woodchippers.
Operating equipment only if trained or certified.
- Always wearing provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience or a willingness to learn a variety of Clean & Green tasks.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive attitude and a commitment to maintaining high standards of work.
- A Manual Driving Licence (preferred but not essential).
