Cleansing Operative Driver/Crew Leader - Seafield Depot - 12626_1764839789

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Edinburgh is seeking a Cleansing Operative Driver/Crew Leader to supervise cleansing operations and manage up to five operatives. The role includes driving vehicles, ensuring cleanliness, and engaging with the community for problem-solving. Successful candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and strong customer service skills. This position supports flexible working arrangements, valuing integrity and respect in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising cleansing operations and staff.
• Ability to drive vehicles and perform appropriate checks.
• Strong customer service skills and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleansing operations and agency staff.
• Provide training and support to new employees.
• Act as a community contact for problem-solving.

Job description

Overview

Cleansing Operative Driver/Crew Leader – Seafield Depot

Salary: £26,337 - £28,835 • Hours: 36 per week

Purpose of the job

The purpose of this post is to ensure the local environment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness. This involves a range of services and activities, including street and open space cleaning, litter collection, environmental inspection and enforcement. Drive vehicles appropriate to the licence type held. They will be responsible for the vehicle and undertake appropriate checks and paperwork. Undertake day-to-day task allocation and operational supervision of cleansing operatives assigned to them (this may include lone workers). Act as a first point of contact with the local community, providing advice, responding to problems and working with relevant colleagues, other CEC departments and agencies to maintain the highest possible standards of customer care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day cleansing operations for up to five cleansing operatives and/or agency staff (grade 3), with potential variation by shift patterns.
• Share line management responsibility with Supervisor/Area Manager; work with temporary seasonal staff and provide on‑the‑job training.
• Provide instructions to agency staff and support new starts and agency staff with on-the-job training.
• Act as a first point of contact with the local community, delivering advice and responsive problem‑solving.

Supervision and Collaboration

Postholders may be required to work alongside temporary seasonal staff from time to time and provide instructions. Full line management responsibility lies with Supervisor/Area Manager.

Culture and Interview Approach

We are committed to a workplace culture where all feel valued and included, recognising the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are changing the way we interview to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based assessment to understand how you work and bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your work.

Our Behaviours

Respect, Integrity, Flexibility.

Other information

Happy to talk flexible working.