Your New Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Street Cleaning Operative to join our Sheffield Contract team on a permanent contract.
Amey has been working with Sheffield City Council for over 25 years, maintaining and improving an extensive city-wide highway network. We pride ourselves on supporting social initiatives and fostering a friendly, welcoming work culture.
As a Street Cleaning Operative, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the streets of Sheffield remain clean and meet with the requirements of the contract and in accordance with schedules and work instructions.
The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week
You will be responsible for:
Undertaking all aspects of Street Cleaning works including scheduled and reactive cleaning using both manual and mechanical methods, litter bin emptying, flytip removal, flyposting and graffiti removal and litter bin installation
Undertaking all cleaning duties safely, to a high standard and in line with Amey’s values Assist in the provision of a 7 day a week service which may include weekend and bank holiday working
Driving or operating 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
Reporting and recording status of Street Cleaning tasks, using hand-held electronic devices where necessary
Liaising with members of the public, other team members, managers and sub-contractors in a professional and courteous manner
Attending project and work briefings as required
Assisting 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 training Vehicle and equipment appropriate training
What we can offer you
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
Application Guidance
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 peopleservices@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!