Environmental Services Technician

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority seeks an Environmental Services Technician to join their Local Services team in Sunderland. The role involves outdoor physical work including grounds maintenance and street cleansing tasks. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and be capable of operating vehicles and power tools. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, is essential. Full PPE and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Ability to follow instructions and policies.
• Capable of operating various technical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete grounds maintenance and street cleansing tasks.
• Conduct checks to ensure safety of vehicles and equipment.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to operate vehicles and power tools

Flexibility to work various shifts

Tools

Power tools

Vehicles

Job description

Fixed Term - 5 months

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.

For any further information regarding the job please contact Marina Hallam via email: [e-mail].

Applications should be made online at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance regarding applications please contact Operational HR Services by email: [e-mail].

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

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