Street Cleansing Operative

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Job description

Salary - 15.31 plus Veolia benefits

Hours - 40 per week between Monday - Sunday

7 week rota including working weekends and bank holidays

Overtime is paid for hours worked over 40

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?

• 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.
  

M1/M2 traffic management training will be provided upon completion of probationary period.

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 be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

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