Cyclical Gully Emptying Operative (non-driver)

Paramount Personnel; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a reliable Cyclical Gully Emptying Operative to join a highways maintenance team. The role involves working in a team, operating vehicles for drainage cleaning, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess a full driver's license, good communication skills, and be ready for flexible shifts. This temporary position can become permanent after 3-4 months, offering competitive pay and benefits such as holiday pay and pension contributions.

Benefits

Accrued Holiday Pay

Pension contributions

Weekly Pay

Overtime at higher rates

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to carry out work to a high standard.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate gully emptying vehicles and associated equipment.
• Work from scheduled routes and respond to ad-hoc requests.
• Record completed work using handheld devices or paper logs.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Job description

Cyclical Gully Emptying Operative (non-driver)

Location: Okehampton
Job Type: Temp / Perm
Salary: £12.75 to £13 per hour
Category: Gully Emptying Operative
Job Reference: PCON3700

Job description:

We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Cyclical Gully Emptying Operative (non-driver) to join our client’s highways maintenance team. Working as part of a 2-person crew, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient cleaning of gully (drains) across West Devon as part of the Council’s term maintenance contract.

This is a vital role in maintaining the counties drainage infrastructure, helping to prevent flooding and ensure road safety for all users.

Requirements for this role

• Operate gully emptying vehicles and associated equipment to clean and maintain roadside drainage assets. This role also involves a large amount of manual work especially when hand digging drains to ensure the water flow continues.
• Work from scheduled routes and respond to ad-hoc requests as required.
• Accurately record completed work using handheld devices or paper logs.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Liaise with supervisors and other team members to ensure efficient service delivery.

Successful candidates for the role of Gully Emptying Operative should have

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to carry out work to a high standard
• Good communication skills

Applicants must have

• Full drivers license
• CSCS card (Preferred)
• Driving license with no more than 6 points considered
• Good timekeeping skills
• Willingness and flexibility to undertake some shifts out of normal working hours
• Willingness to carry out other tasks upon request

Hours of work

Monday – Friday , days or nights.

Rate of Pay

£12.75 – £13.00 per hour
Overtime at 150% after 40 hours Monday – Friday, nights and Saturdays
Standby payments for being on call Monday – Thursday or Friday – Sunday

These will be PAYE positions so you will benefit from

• Accrued Holiday Pay from day one
• Pension contributions (after a qualifying period)
• Weekly Pay
• Overtime at overtime rates
• No umbrella payments or fees
• Only Tax and National Insurance deductions and this will be shown on your payslip.

This will start as a temporary role, but will become permanent after 3-4 months. So to apply for this role please send your CV through this website or call 0345 241 1000 for more information.

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