Environmental Services Technician&Nbsp;Assistant

Executive Connect LTD; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental service provider in Sunderland is seeking an Environmental Services Technician Assistant to support ground maintenance activities. Key responsibilities include assisting with grass cutting and cleansing tasks, effective team collaboration, and ensuring health and safety standards. Candidates should have a GCSE in English and Maths, experience in teamwork, and flexible availability. This role is critical for maintaining community spaces throughout the grass cutting season.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexibly across 7 days.

Responsibilities

• Work with ground maintenance team and assist with cleansing tasks.
• Perform litterpicking, assist cabac drivers, and complete specific tasks.

Skills

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Use of basic electronic communication systems

Knowledge of basic health and safety standards

Ability to operate basic power tools safely

Carry out routine maintenance tasks

Effective verbal communication

Adaptability to changes

Job description

Overview

Environmental Services Technician Assistant

37 hours per week. We require between 10-12 strimmers for grass cutting season which is planned to be between Mid March 2025 and end of October 2025.

Responsibilities

• The job will mainly include working with ground maintenance team but when required operative will be required to work with cleansing team: litterpicking, assisting area cabac drivers and completing specific tasks.

Skills

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Use of basic electronic communication systems e.g. smartphone, email.
• Knowledge of basic health and safety standards associated with this type of work
• Ability to safely operate basic power tools or equipment associated with the tasks of the role.
• Able to carry out routine maintenance tasks under direction.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally in person or over the phone.
• Able to adapt to change e.g. colleagues, settings and working environment.

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of following instructions and applying them to the task in hand.
• The ability to work flexibly across 7 days.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Interested? Please apply