Street Cleansing Operative
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Purpose of the role
As a Street Cleansing Operative you will be based in Portsmouth, PO6 1TA, you will of operatives in carrying out varied cleansing duties across 10 different locations in Portsmouth
Main Responsibilities
As a Street Cleansing Operative, your duties will include:
- Sweep roads as per daily route maps in a safe and responsible manner
- Make sure waste bags are placed in sensible locations for drivers to collect
- Report any bulk waste to charge hand or supervisor on observation.
- Work varied shift hours depending on precise job requirements
- Keep all tools in safe and tidy manner, ie barrows, brooms etc
- Be able to follow basic instruction as given by charge hand and supervisor
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate as a Street Cleansing Operative will have the drive and passion for the work that is required to be done. You will be comfortable with working outdoors in every weather condition. Experience working in a similar manual labour enviornment is ideal but not essential.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
- A salary of £12.21 - time and a half paid on Saturday
- Tuesday - Saturday - Monthly Paid
- Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
- Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
- 21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
- Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
- Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
- Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
- Ongoing personal / professional development
- Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.
Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.
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