City Cleaners


Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Salary:	£13.45 to £13.45 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Exeter, EX1 1JG
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

City Cleaners | Cleansing Operative | Environmental Operative | Street Cleaner | Maintenance Operative

Exeter | £13.45 per hour (Weekly earnings of £500+ per week) | Immediate Start | Full-Time / Part-Time Hours Available | Temporary

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in Exeter for

5 City Cleaners to join their team. If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active and making a difference within your local community, this could be the perfect role for you.

We're looking for individuals with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to work outdoors in a varied and rewarding role. Every day, you'll play an important part in keeping Exeter's streets, public spaces and community facilities clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors

No previous experience is required as

full training will be provided. We're looking for individuals with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to work outdoors in a varied and rewarding role, where you can make a positive difference.

Please note: A full, clean manual UK driving licence is essential for this position and applications from candidates without this requirement cannot be considered.

What We Offer

£13.45 per hour (£500+ per week).

Immediate starts available.

No previous experience required.

Full training is provided.

Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

A varied and active outdoor role.

The opportunity to support your local community.

Working Hours

Shift start times between 5:00am and 7:00am

Shift finish times between 1:00pm and 6:00pm

Working 3 to 5 days out of 7, depending on operational requirements

Flexibility to work at least one weekend day is preferred

7.5-hour shifts include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

10.5-hour shifts include 1.5 hours of unpaid breaks

Key Duties

Removing litter and emptying public litter bins across designated areas.

Carrying out street cleansing duties, including weed removal, fly-post removal and small-scale graffiti removal.

Cleaning public spaces, public toilets and car parks as required.

Undertaking basic inspections and reporting maintenance issues or defects.

Identifying work that requires specialist teams, including grass cutting, hedge maintenance, mechanical sweeping, tree work and large-scale graffiti removal.

Reporting environmental issues such as fly tipping, abandoned vehicles, damaged street furniture and signage.

Completing basic paperwork, inspection records and timesheets.

Driving between locations across Exeter to carry out duties.

Working safely at all times in accordance with health and safety procedures.

Requirements

Hold a full, clean manual UK driving licence.

Enjoy working outdoors and being active.

Take pride in maintaining high standards.

Be reliable and punctual.

Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Have a flexible approach to shifts.

Have a good awareness of health and safety.

Interested?

If you are looking for your next opportunity in Exeter, apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact the Acorn by Synergie Exeter team for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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