Street Cleaning Operative

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent, site-based Street Cleaning Operative to join our Sheffield Highways team in Sheffield.

The salary is £19760 - £28985.7 per annum

Our Sheffield Highways account is to support Sheffield City Council. This account is responsible for the Maintenance and Management service across Sheffield, which is one of the UK’s largest local government highways partnerships.

Street Cleaning Operative plays an important part in undertaking cleaning duties to meet with the requirements of the contract and in accordance with schedules and work instructions.

The standard hours of work are 40h. Shift pattern to be discussed at interview

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

• Undertake all aspects of street cleaning works including scheduled and reactive cleaning using both manual and mechanical methods, litter bin emptying, fly tip removal, flyposting and graffiti removal and litter bin installation.
• Willingness to assist in the provision of a 7 day a week service which may include weekend and bank holiday working.
• Drive or operate the vehicles and plant required to complete cleaning duties.
• Complete appropriate safety checks on all vehicles, plant and equipment and carry out maintenance and reporting defects as required.
• Report and record status of street cleaning tasks, using handheld electronic devices where necessary.
• Taking responsibility for the safety of yourself and others within your team to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect team members and members of the public.
• Assist with other areas of the contract including winter maintenance and grounds maintenance as required.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Problem solving skills
• Ability to complete cleaning responsibilities including cleaning of unpleasant materials in all weather conditions
• Effective team worker
• Self-motivated and hardworking
• Good communication skills
• Appropriate legislative and compliance HSEA trained
• Vehicle and equipment appropriate trained

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.

• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.

• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.

• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at Kelly.gomezmendes@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!