Litter Picker Maintenance Cambridge

Litter Picker

Location: Cambridge, CB5 8WR

Salary: Above Real living wage

Contract Type: Flexible with consistent hours available

Typical Hours: Saturday and Sunday 4 hours each day

We're looking for a reliable and hardworking person to join our team as a Litter Picker. This role is about more than picking up rubbish, it's about creating cleaner, safer, and more welcoming spaces for your community and local wildlife. Every shift, you'll see the difference your work makes, from cleaner paths to safer, more enjoyable areas for people and wildlife, and you can take pride in the results you achieve.

In this role, you'll be picking up litter, emptying bins, and disposing of waste safely. You'll always have the right protective gear to keep you safe. Most of the work is independent, but you'll be part of a friendly, supportive team.

• Consistent, reliable routine: Early-morning shifts, stable employment, and regular hours
• All PPE and uniform provided: Replaced when needed to keep you safe
• Training and ongoing support: No experience required
• Supportive team and clear standards: Know exactly what "good" looks like
• Visible results every shift: Take pride in seeing the difference your work makes
• Active, outdoor work: Stay moving and enjoy working outside

• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Physically active and happy being on their feet throughout the shift
• Able to work independently and use their initiative
• Positive, approachable, and takes pride in doing a job well
• Safety-conscious and willing to follow procedures and use PPE correctly
• Respectful of the local community, environment, and wildlife
• Willing to learn; no previous experience needed as full training is provided

• Competitive salary in line with real living wage
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.