Highways cleaner

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• a college course
• applying directly

Entry requirements:

College

You could do a college course that will teach you some of the skills for this job. Relevant courses include:

• Level 1 Award in Cleaning
• Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

DirectApplication

You can apply directly for jobs. There are no set entry requirements, although you may need a driving licence to operate road sweeping vehicles.

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Skills:

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• customer service skills
• physical skills like movement, coordination and dexterity
• the ability to work well with others
• knowledge of public safety and security
• the ability to use your initiative
• the ability to operate and control equipment
• the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• the ability to work well with your hands
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• sensitivity and understanding
• knowledge of building and construction
• knowledge of English language
• excellent verbal communication skills
• leadership skills
• observation and recording skills
• thinking and reasoning skills
• physical fitness and endurance
• active listening skills
• the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues

What you'll do:

Highways cleaners keep footpaths, green spaces and streets clean, and deal with litter, graffiti, and items left by the public.

You may:

• drive street cleaning vehicles
• use cleaning machines and hand tools such as brushes
• clear drains and gullies
• use a pressure washer to clean paved areas
• remove litter, graffiti and fly posters
• use specialist machines to remove chewing gum from pavements
• clean equipment at the end of each day

Environment : Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.

Salary:

Starter : £18,000
Experienced : £21,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

36 - 38 hours a week

Working Pattern is early mornings on a rota

Career Path:

With qualifications and experience you could progress to become a supervisor or manager.