Location: Reading
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary (until end of January 2027)
Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour PAYE | £17.09 per hour (Umbrella) inc Holiday Pay
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Parks Cleansing Operative to join a busy Streetscene Team in Reading.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming public spaces.
About the Role
You will play a key role in the day-to-day cleansing of parks and open spaces, helping deliver a high-quality service to residents, businesses, and visitors.
This is a hands-on, physical role where you will be working outside in all weather conditions as part of a supportive and hardworking team.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out litter picking and general cleansing duties across parks and open spaces
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with set schedules
Conduct visual inspections of children’s playground equipment and safety surfaces
Report any defects or hazards to the relevant teams
Support other operational teams during peak periods
Ensure public safety and enforce byelaws with professionalism and tact
Drive work vehicles (vans/tippers) to transport equipment, materials, and waste
Carry out basic maintenance checks on equipment
RequirementsEssential:
Full UK manual driving license (Category B or C1)
Confident driving vehicles up to 3.5 ton (vans/tippers)
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Physically fit and able to carry out manual duties
Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently and as part of a teamDesirable:
Experience in cleansing, grounds maintenance, or similar outdoor roles
Basic understanding of manual handling
Experience or knowledge of playground inspections (RPII Level 1 beneficial, but training provided)
Additional Information
Based at Bennet Road Depot, Reading
Full insurance and license checks carried out before driving duties (via Fleet Management)
Training provided where required
No interview required – immediate starts available (first come, first served)
For more details on this position, contact Prakash today by emailing (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
Salary description
£13.26 - £17.09 per hour