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Street Cleansing Operative
full-timePadworth

Summary

Location

Padworth

Type

full-time

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About this role

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Salary - £15.85 plus Veolia benefits 

Hours - 40 per week 9am - 6pm (1 hour unpaid break) across 7 days

Rolling rota each week with different rest days

Location - Padworth, Reading, RG7 4JF

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

- 20 days of annual leave (after 1 year it goes up to 22 and increases by 1 day every year until 25 days)

- Access to our people’s pension scheme

- Free physiotherapy service 

- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 


 

What will you be doing?

  • Working in the town centre, you will have a key role in protecting the natural environment of the West Berkshire area, maintaining and cleaning public areas including litter picking, emptying litter bins, street cleansing with hand tools and clearing fly-tips.

  • Report locations of any fly tipping, graffiti, fly posting or damaged/missing litter bins as you travel around the area, as well as any safety concerns, incidents or accidents. 

What are we looking for?

  • Previous operational / manual handling experience

  • Knowledge of street cleansing/ground maintenance operation is desirable

This role involves manual handling and working outdoors in all weather conditions

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Other facts

Tech stack
Operational Experience,Manual Handling,Street Cleansing,Ground Maintenance,Litter Picking,Fly-Tipping Reporting,Safety Awareness

About Veolia

Partenaire des territoires, Veolia propose des solutions pour la gestion de l'eau, des déchets et de l'énergie qui participent au développement durable des villes et des industries. A travers ses trois activités complémentaires, Veolia contribue à développer l'accès aux ressources pour tous, à préserver les ressources disponibles et à les renouveler.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Environmental Services

What you'll do

  • The role involves maintaining and cleaning public areas, including litter picking and emptying litter bins. You will also report any fly-tipping, graffiti, or safety concerns as you work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Street Cleansing Operative do at Veolia?

As a Street Cleansing Operative at Veolia, you will: the role involves maintaining and cleaning public areas, including litter picking and emptying litter bins. You will also report any fly-tipping, graffiti, or safety concerns as you work..

Why join Veolia as a Street Cleansing Operative?

Veolia is a leading Environmental Services company.

Is the Street Cleansing Operative position at Veolia remote?

The Street Cleansing Operative position at Veolia is based in Padworth, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Street Cleansing Operative position at Veolia?

You can apply for the Street Cleansing Operative position at Veolia directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Veolia on their website.