Details:
- Salary: £14.24 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Kettering Northamptonshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Temporary Litter Picker / Street Cleansing Operative
Position: Temporary Litter Picker / Environmental Operative
Hourly Rate: £14.24 per hour - 09:30 - 12:30
Contract Duration: 4th August - 23rd August (Fixed-Term / Seasonal)
Location: On-site - NN15 6YA
Key Responsibilities
Litter Collection: Systematically patrol designated routes or event spaces to collect waste using manual litter pickers, hoops, and sacks.
Waste Management & Bin Maintenance: Regularly empty public and site litter/dog waste bins, ensuring waste sacks are correctly tied, sorted, and disposed of in designated skip/compactor areas.
Hand Sweeping & Detritus Removal: Use brooms, shovels, and barrows to sweep pavements, edges, and high-footfall areas to remove glass, debris, and fallen leaves.
Hazard & Issue Reporting: Identify and report fly-tipping, broken glass, sharp objects, damaged site furniture, or graffiti to site supervisors immediately.
Public Interaction: Act as a courteous and helpful representative of the organization when in contact with members of the public, residents, or visitors.
Health & Safety Compliance: Consistently wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (Hi-Vis, safety boots, puncture-resistant gloves) and follow strict COSHH and manual handling guidelines.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Physical Fitness: Ability to walk extensive distances (several miles daily), bend, lift, and work active shifts outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Reliability & Punctuality: Essential requirement to commit fully to the entire contract duration (4th August - 23rd August).
Work Ethic: Strong attention to detail, self-motivation to stay productive without constant direct supervision, and good time management.
Working Conditions & Benefits
Competitive Pay: £14.24 per hour (including holiday pay)
Environment: Outdoor operational environment.
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