NEAT Team Leader (Blyth)

North East Combined Authority; Blyth; Híbrido; GBP 28.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Northumberland County Council is seeking an NEAT Team Leader to coordinate the NEAT Team Street Cleansing, Public Convenience and Grounds Maintenance services.

You will lead a small team, ensure safety, drive and operate specialist vehicles, and maintain accurate records while delivering high-quality service.

Formación

• Level 3 qualification in Horticulture or willingness to work towards within a prescribed timescale.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to driving.
• Ability to drive and operate a range of specialist vehicles to provide efficient and effective support.
• Ability to understand complex detailed spoken and written instructions, and keep accurate work records.
• Confident and competent with the use of computers and technology.

Responsabilidades

• Take responsibility for a small team of street cleansing operatives, public convenience operatives, gardeners and grass cutters, providing clear guidance and motivating staff to achieve service objectives and quality standards.
• Ensuring the safety of employees and the public in relation to the work undertaken including the safe use of all plant, equipment and tools as well as routine vehicle driver and equipment checks.

Conocimientos

Driving knowledge

Vehicle operation

Computer literacy

Ability to understand instructions

Educación

Level 3 Horticulture or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

Neighbourhood Services are responsible for a number of key council services including waste and recycling, environmental enforcement, street cleansing and grounds maintenance, bereavement services, fleet services and countryside services. These are high profile services that make a significant contribution to the delivery of our corporate plan.

As a NEAT Team Leader,you will coordinatethe provision of an efficient and effective NEAT Team Street Cleansing, Public Convenience and Grounds Maintenance service.

What you'll be doing:

• Take responsiblilty for a small team of street cleansing operatives, public convenience operatives, gardeners and grass cutters, providing clear guidance and motivating staff to achieve service objectives and quality standards.
• Ensuring the safety of employees and the public in relation to the work undertaken including the safe use of all plant, equipment and tools as well as routine vehicle driver and equipment checks.

What you'll bring:

• Level 3 qualification in Horticulture or willingness to work towards within a prescribed timescale.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to driving.
• Ability to drive and operate a range of specialist vehicles to provide efficient and effective support.
• Ability to understand complex detailed spoken and written instructions, as well as the ability to keep accurate work records.
• Confident and competent with the use of computers and technology, guidance and system specific training will be provided.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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