Street Cleansing Operative

Street Cleansing Operative

Location: Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1BT

Salary:  £27,996.68per annum plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Full time 40 hours per week, working Wednesday – Sunday 8am – 4.30pm

Ready to impact a better future?
As a Street Cleansing Operative in our Breckland contract, you’ll help keep public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for the communities who rely on them every day. Your work will directly support a cleaner environment and contribute to the pride that people feel in where they live.

You’ll play an important part in creating positive impact across the area — from maintaining high environmental standards to helping us deliver a service people trust. It’s hands‑on, meaningful work where you can see the difference you make.

What you’ll do as a Street Cleansing Operative
You’ll be entrusted to:

• Carry out programmed and responsive cleansing duties on an hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Operate cleansing machinery and vehicles safely and confidently
• Follow contract requirements and specifications for all street cleansing tasks
• Identify key performance indicators and help ensure they’re met
• Report progress, challenges, and any issues to your line manager
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and actively suggest service improvements
• Complete daily inspection and reporting for machinery and vehicles
• Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of vehicles and equipment
• Deliver great customer service to members of the public

Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A self‑motivated approach and a positive attitude
• A willingness to undertake further training
• A clean driving licence (desirable)

Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime Healthline, wellbeing app, simply health cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme
• Back in action Physio support

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application.  For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities.  Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.