Litter Pickers- Cambridge- £12.71 to £19.06 p/h

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 447816
  • PublishDate iconJob Published: 21/09/2026
  • JobType iconForm of employment: Temporary
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £12.71 - £19.06 Per hour
  • domain iconIndustry: Construction
  • type iconJob Type: Full Time

Litter Picker - Highways Maintenance (Days & Nights)

Cambridge Depot Based
Working Locations: A120/A12 Corridor, including Colchester, Braintree and Bishop's Stortford
Pay: £12.71 per hour (Days) | £19.06 per hour (Nights)
Shifts: Days (07:30-16:30) and Nights (19:30-04:30)
Start: Immediate

We are currently recruiting Litter Pickers to support highways maintenance projects across Essex and Hertfordshire. Successful candidates will be based out of our Cambridge depot, where you will collect company vehicles before travelling to site locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for reliable individuals looking for immediate work, with a minimum of 2 weeks available initially and the potential for ongoing assignments.

Important

While our current requirement is predominantly night shifts, candidates must be fully flexible and able to work both day and night shifts as work schedules change and future projects are secured.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Litter picking along highways, verges and roadside areas
  • Removing debris and waste from designated work zones
  • Supporting the maintenance and cleanliness of the road network
  • Working safely alongside traffic management operations
  • Following site health and safety procedures at all times
  • Loading and unloading equipment from company vehicles
  • Reporting hazards, damaged infrastructure or issues found on site
  • Working effectively as part of a highways maintenance team

Requirements

  • Full UK Driving Licence required
  • Own transport to travel to the Cambridge depot
  • No more than 3 points on licence
  • Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Able to commit to both day and night shifts when required
  • Reliable, punctual and safety conscious
  • SSSTS qualification advantageous (enhanced rates available)

What We Offer

  • Immediate start available
  • Company vehicles provided from the Cambridge depot
  • Minimum 2 weeks' work with the likelihood of further projects
  • Opportunity to work on ongoing highways maintenance contracts

If you're looking for immediate work and can commit to a mixture of day and night shifts, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact details for immediate consideration.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.