Environmental Maintenance Operative

Thrive Group; Hyde; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council support service in Hyde is seeking an Environmental Cleaning Operative. The role involves outdoor work including litter picking, graffiti removal, and general street cleansing duties. Candidates are expected to be physically fit and to work under various weather conditions. Starting pay is £13.01, increasing after 12 weeks. Applicants must demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Litter picking and emptying litter bins.
• Graffiti and fly tipping removal.
• Removal of dead animals and syringes.
• Assist in staging various events.
• Use of hand tools and small machinery.

Skills

Experience of environmental maintenance tasks

Ability to quickly learn new tasks

Use of small hand tools and equipment

Ability to show initiative

Collaborative teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work outdoors in all weather

Safety compliance

Professional conduct

Job description

Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of Tameside Council 2 Environmental Cleaning Operative

Role 1 Hours of work Monday to Saturday with a Wednesday off in the week - 36 hours

Role 2 Hours of work Monday to Friday - 36 hours

Will need to be physically fit, the job will include a lot of walking, working outdoors in all weathers and general street cleansing duties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Litter picking
• Emptying litter bins
• Low level Graffiti removal
• Low level Fly tipping removal
• Removal of dead animals/syringes
• Assist in staging various events
• Use of a range of hand/tools small machinery, including back pack blowers

The duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post or the level of responsibility, and the post holder may also be required to carry out any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of environmental maintenance tasks relevant to the work of the post
• Able to quickly learn new tasks and to follow instruction
• Able to use small hand tools and equipment safely, efficiently and skilfully
• Able to show initiative to tackle new tasks, quickly, effectively and with a high standard of workmanship
• Able to work with others co-operatively and effectively to deliver high quality work
• Able to work under pressure and to high standards in terms of time and work quality
• Able to work outdoors and in all weather conditions with appropriate protective clothing/equipment, providing it is safe to carry out such duties
• To maintain competency and knowledge for the work of the post by undergoing training and development, e.g. on the job or external training courses. Where relevant to achieve and maintain appropriate qualifications, e.g. driving licences, certificates of competency, etc.
• To ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with established safety procedures and to report defects or safety concerns identified to senior managers or supervisors
• To carry all work with the highest of standards of behaviour and conduct, reflecting the importance of the role as an ambassador for the Borough and the Council. In particular, to respond courteously and professionally to enquiries from members of the public, other Council Officers, Elected Members, etc.
• To ensure that all resources used, e.g. equipment, machinery and vehicles are kept safe and in good order and are not exposed to the risk of loss, damage or theft

If you have the following experience or qualifications - then that's great!

Contact Thrive Oldham for more information

£13.01 to start increasing after 12 weeks

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