Environmental Services Technician

Medirest Signature; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medirest Signature is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to improve environmental standards in Sunderland. The role includes outdoor work performing grounds maintenance and street cleansing with a focus on exceptional service delivery. Candidates should have a valid UK driving license and experience with power tools. The position may require flexibility in workdays and includes benefits such as an attractive pension scheme.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Exclusive offers and discounts

Qualifications

• Applicants are required to have a full UK driving licence.
• Capable of operating vehicles and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and comply with safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete grounds maintenance and street cleansing tasks.
• Operate vehicles and equipment to support frontline services.
• Maintain safety checks on vehicles and tools.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Tools

Power tools

Heavy vehicles

Job description

Sunderland is a fantastic, forward-looking city undergoing significant transformation and economic regeneration.We have a global reputation as a welcoming and inclusive place in which to live, work, achieve, play and belong.

Working towards Sunderland City Plan 2035, we are committed to keeping our city clean and green around the clock. As an Environmental Services Technician, within our dedicated Local Services team, you can contribute to improving environmental standards within Sunderland.

Applicants will enjoy working outdoors, being active and dealing with people. You will work within a team or independently, to provide exceptional services to our residents and visitors, by completing grounds maintenance and street cleansing tasks across the city.

The job can be physically demanding, as you carry out a range of duties, including seasonal work tasks, outdoors, and in all weather conditions. You will complete a range of routine operational tasks requiring the skilled operation of vehicles, power tools or equipment in accordance with work practices to support the provision of front-line services which is aligned to customer need. You will be responsible for undertaking checks to ensure vehicles, tools or equipment are safe to use and properly adjusted prior to operation.Full PPE and training will be provided.

Applicants are required to have a full UK driving licence and be capable of operating vehicles and a variety of power tools and technical equipment, along with carrying out routine maintenance under direction. Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions, policies, procedures and legislation to carry out duties compliantly. You may be required to work from any of the 4 Council depots in Hendon, South Hylton, Houghton Le Spring or Washington.

Applicants should be prepared to work any day of the week (Monday – Sunday) and have the flexibility to respond if called upon at short notice. You may also be required to work Bank/Public holidays, as well as between Christmas and New Year when required by the service and appropriate to the post.

As an employee of Sunderland City Council, you will have access to a variety of benefits including an attractive pension scheme, and a range of dedicated exclusive offers and discounts.

For any further information regarding the job please contact [e-mail]

Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance regarding applications please contact:[e-mail]

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.Sunderland is a fantastic, forward-looking city undergoing significant transformation and economic regeneration.We have a global reputation as a welcoming and inclusive place in which to live, work, achieve, play and belong.