NEAT Team Operative/Driver (Stakeford)

Northumberland County Council; Choppington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council seeks a Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative to provide an efficient street cleansing, public convenience and grounds-maintenance service to pre-determined standards and schedules.

Based at Stakeford Depot, Choppington, you will work outdoors in all weathers, comply with COSHH safety policies, carry out vehicle checks and hold a full driving licence, with weekend availability.

Qualifications

• You must be a trained Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative.
• Experience with vehicle checks and COSHH safety policies.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Knowledge of the range of tasks and operation of associated tools and equipment.
• Availability to work weekends.
• Work outdoors in all weathers and traffic conditions.

Responsibilities

• You will provide an efficient and effective street cleansing, public convenience and grounds-maintenance service to predetermined standards and in accordance with predetermined schedules.
• Follow predetermined schedules and operate related tools and equipment as required.
• Work outdoors in all weathers and traffic conditions.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

COSHH knowledge

Vehicle checks

Full driving licence

Tools

Tools operation

Job description

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Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Place and Regeneration

Job Information

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.

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