Street Operative
3 months contract
Respond to open space maintenance tasks to include removal of litter, graffiti removal – treatment, fly tipping – bulk waste collections, domestic / trade refuse collections, fly posting, dog fouling, road kill – beach mammals. Undertake grounds maintenance such as grass cutting, shrub maintenance & beach & foreshore maintenance.
Use of hand operated mechanical sweeping machines, refuse collection systems, mowing equipment, strimmers and small powered machinery for grass/hedge cutting.
Empty all types of domestic, trade and litter bins, including dog waste bins.
Respond to collection of discarded needles and other emergency situations. Including clearing of becks and grids.
Respond to cleaning and securing public buildings, parks and depot s as requested.
Clearance of derelict land and manual clearing of allotments and demolition/removal of old/unused and dilapidated outbuildings (garden sheds etc).
Undertake winter maintenance duties using manual & mechanical operations.
Driving vans/pick-up trucks with or without trailer upto 7.5 tonnes – including tractors and sweepers. Use or ride on mowing equipment. To drive a backhoe loader (JCB excavator) and operate a mini digger.
General/Corporate Responsibilities:
To undertake such duties as may be commensurate with the seniority of the post
To ensure that the corporate Health & Safety policy is followed and training is undertaken in all pertinent health and safety procedures
To partake in the companys Directorate’s staff training and development policies
To treat all information gathered for the us and Directorate, either electronically or manually, in a confidential manner
All employees are required to demonstrate a commitment when carrying out their duties which promotes and values diversity and the equality of opportunity in relation to employees and service users which is in line with the Council’s Equality & Diversity Policy.
To be responsible for identifying and managing all risks associated with the job role through effective application of internal controls and risk assessments to support the achievement of Corporate and Service objectives
To ensure the highest standards of customer care are met at all times
To ensure the principles of Value for Money in service delivery is fundamental in all aspects of involvement with internal and external customers
To participate in the system of performance appraisal
To ensure that the highest standards of data quality are achieved and maintained for the collection, management and use of data.
To positively promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and ensure that it is recognised that Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; and to engage in appropriate training and development opportunities which enhance an individual’s knowledge and skill in responding to children, young people and vulnerable adults who may be in need of safeguarding.
Interested please apply