Start date is the 03/03/2025 Location: Thurrock Hourly Pay: £11.44 per hour Adore Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join a local council as Grounds Maintenance & Street Cleaners in Thurrock. If you are passionate about contributing to a cleaner, safer, and more attractive community, we want to hear from you As a Clean & Green Operative, you will play a vital role in maintaining public spaces for the enjoyment of all. Key Responsibilities: Manual and mechanical street sweeping. Litter picking, leaf clearance, and weed removal. Graffiti, flyposting, and fly-tipping removal. Emptying litter and dog waste bins. Removal of dead animals and hazardous waste (e.g., needles or sharps). Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and pruning. Path edging, weed spraying (if certified), and providing arboriculture support. Inspecting play equipment for safety and reporting any defects. Maintaining equipment and vehicles: Daily preparation and checks of tools, equipment, and vehicles. Prompt reporting of defects or accidents. Cleaning and securely storing equipment after use. Keeping accurate records: Completing timesheets, work logs, driver checks, and accident reports. Using paper-based or digital systems as required. Operating tools and machinery safely: Using hand tools such as blowers, strimmer’s, hedge cutters, chainsaws, mowers, rotavators, and woodchippers. Operating equipment only if trained or certified. Always wearing provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). What We’re Looking For: Experience or a willingness to learn a variety of Clean & Green tasks. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A proactive attitude and a commitment to maintaining high standards of work. A Manual Driving Licence (preferred but not essential).