NEAT Team Operative/Driver (Stakeford)

North East Combined Authority; Choppington; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative to deliver street cleansing, public conveniences and grounds maintenance to pre-determined standards and schedules. A full driving licence is required with weekend availability; you will work outdoors in all weathers and traffic conditions.

The role offers a full-time position with benefits including generous annual leave and pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Trained Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative.
• Full driving licence.
• Knowledge of CoSHH safety policies and driving regulations.
• Ability to operate related tools and equipment.
• Availability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide street cleansing, public convenience and grounds-maintenance to predetermined standards.
• Adhere to predetermined schedules and safety guidelines.
• Operate and maintain associated tools and equipment.
• Work outdoors in all weather and traffic conditions.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Vehicle checks

CoSHH knowledge

Driving regulations

Weekend availability

Tools

Equipment operation

Job description

ROLE OF THE JOB

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.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• 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.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

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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Further information

Please note that this is a full time position.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:

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