Street Cleaning Operative – AR

Job Details

Temporary Leaf Clearance Operative (Agency Staff)

Location: Southwark, London
Contract: Temporary – 6 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Department: Street Cleaning / Environmental Services

About the Role

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Leaf Clearance Operatives to join the Street Cleaning team in Southwark during the autumn leaf-fall season.

You will work as part of a dustcart gang, helping to keep roads, pavements, parks and public spaces clean and safe by collecting fallen leaves and other debris. This is a physically demanding, outdoor role requiring a hands-on approach, good teamwork and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sweep and collect fallen leaves from roads, pavements, gutters and public spaces.
  • Load collected leaves, green waste and debris onto the dustcart.
  • Work as part of a street cleaning team to complete assigned routes and tasks.
  • Use brushes, shovels and other hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Assist with general street cleansing and waste removal duties when required.
  • Follow health and safety procedures and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Report hazards, spillages or other issues to the supervisor.
  • Maintain a professional and courteous approach when dealing with members of the public.

Essential Requirements

  • Ability to undertake physically demanding work, including regular walking, bending and lifting.
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
  • Reliable, punctual and committed to completing assigned duties.
  • Good awareness of health and safety practices.
  • Must have their own safety boots and high-visibility clothing (hi-vis).
  • Availability to commit to the six-week assignment.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience in street cleansing, refuse collection, grounds maintenance or environmental services.
  • Experience working within a local authority or council environment.

Working Hours and Conditions

  • 36 hours per week.
  • Working patterns will be confirmed by the service.
  • Some flexibility may be required to meet operational requirements and weather conditions.
  • The role involves extended periods outdoors and regular physical activity.

What We Offer

  • A six-week temporary assignment during the seasonal leaf-clearance period.
  • The opportunity to gain experience within local authority environmental services.
  • The chance to work as part of a supportive street cleaning team.

Interested? If you are hardworking, reliable and happy working outdoors, we would like to hear from you.