Street Cleaner

Based in Edinburgh, this temporary full-time Street Cleaner role with Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts involves maintaining the city centre's streets and public spaces. Working a shift pattern of four days on, four days off, from 0900 to 2017, the postholder carries out litter picking, sweeping, brushing, and clearing leaves and debris. Duties include removing weeds from pavements, emptying public bins, and collecting waste safely. A barrow is used to transport materials. The work is physically demanding, requiring lifting, bending, repetitive movements, and walking long distances. Occasional contact with the public occurs, alongside handling unpleasant waste. Pay ranges from £14.27 to £15.99 hourly, with an immediate start available., The Street Cleaner will:

• Cleaning and servicing city streets and public spaces
• Litter picking
• Sweeping, brushing, and removing leaves and debris
• Using a barrow to maintain the area
• Removing weeds from pavements and public areas using manual tools
• Emptying public litter and waste bins
• Safe collection and disposal of waste materials
• Handling physically demanding tasks including lifting, bending, and repetitive movements
• Walking long distances throughout shifts
• Occasional interaction with members of the public
• Dealing with unpleasant waste including bodily fluids where required
  
  All PPE and training provided
• Opportunities for permanent jobs
• Shift allowance entitlement
What to Expect
• Physically intensive role involving extensive walking, heavy lifting and regular bending/kneeling
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions