Litter Picker

Role - Litter Picker
Location - Reading
Pay - £17.09 per hour (Ltd inc Holiday) | £13.26 Per hour PAYE
Length - Temporary 37 hours per week

Service Care Solutions are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our client based in Reading to join their Parks Cleansing Team, where the Litter Picker will be responsible for the day-to-day litter picking and cleansing of parks and open spaces across Reading.
This is a key frontline role delivering high-quality, effective and consistent services to residents, businesses, and partners. If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in keeping public spaces clean and welcoming, this is the job for you.
Your Role Will Include:

• Undertaking cleansing and litter picking duties using established work schedules
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in line with industry standards
• Carrying out visual inspections of children’s playground equipment and safety surfacing
• Reporting defects to the Playground Officer
• Supporting other operational teams during peak periods
• Ensuring public safety and tactfully enforcing byelaws and regulations
• Driving vehicles (up to 3.5 tonnes) to transport materials, equipment and waste
• Carrying out routine maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment

 Driving & Compliance Requirements

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Category B or C1)
• Must be able to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes (small vans or tippers)
• Licence will be checked and fully insured through RBC Fleet Management before driving duties commence

 About You

• Enjoy physical, outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Reliable, safety-conscious and hardworking
• Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Comfortable carrying out physical tasks and visual safety inspections

A basic understanding of manual handling or grounds maintenance is helpful, but full training will be provided.
 Desirable (But Not Essential)

• Experience in basic children’s playground inspections
• RPII Level 1 (Register of Play Inspectors International) – training available for the right candidate

For more details on this role and to apply, contact Prakash by emailing prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967