NEAT Team Operative/Driver

Northumberland County Council; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

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Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a trained Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative to deliver a high standard of street cleansing, public conveniences and grounds-maintenance. You will carry out vehicle checks, work outdoors in all weathers and weekends, and operate related tools and equipment.

A full driving licence and knowledge of CoSHH safety policies are essential. Join NCC to benefit from generous leave, pension and flexible allowances as part of the team keeping

Qualifications

• Trained Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative.
• Experience with vehicle checks and CoSHH safety policies.
• Knowledge of driving-related legislation and regulations.
• Must hold a full driving licence.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in street cleansing.
• Able to work outdoors in all weathers and traffic conditions.
• Available to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide street cleansing, public convenience and grounds-maintenance service to standards and schedules.
• Carry out vehicle checks.
• Operate associated tools and equipment.
• Work outdoors in all weather and traffic conditions.

Skills

Vehicle checks

CoSHH safety

Driving legislation

Weekend availability

Outdoor work

Plant operation

Full driving licence

Tools

Equipment operation

Job description

You will provide an efficient and effective street cleansing, public convenience and grounds-maintenance service to pre-determined standards and in accordance with predetermined schedules.

• You must be a trained Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative with experience of carrying out vehicle checks and experience in CoSHH safety policies and will have knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to driving.


• You must hold a full driving licence.


• You must have relevant knowledge of the range of tasks together with the operation of associated tools and equipment.


• You will have the strength, dexterity and co-ordination to deal with plant and operate equipment.


• You must be available to work at weekends


• Working outdoors in all weathers and traffic conditions.
  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.
  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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