NEAT Team Operative/Driver (Stakeford)

Northumberland Fire Group; Choppington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + holidays (pro‑r

LG Pension Scheme

Flexi leave up to 2 days/month

Job summary

Northumberland County Council’s Stakeford Depot, Choppington, United Kingdom, is offering a full-time role for a Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative. The post requires vehicle checks, CoSHH policy knowledge, a full driving licence, and the ability to operate related tools and equipment.

The job involves outdoor work in all weather and weekend shifts, contributing to NCC's public environment services and schedules. Applications are welcomed through proper channels.

Qualifications

• Trained Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative with experience carrying out vehicle checks and knowledge of CoSHH safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient street cleansing, public convenience and grounds-maintenance service to pre-determined standards and schedules.
• Operate plant and equipment and carry out vehicle checks in accordance with safety and regulations.
• Work outdoors in all weathers and traffic conditions.
• Be available to work at weekends.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Vehicle checks

CoSHH safety policies

Driving regulations knowledge

Full driving licence

Tools/equipment operation

Outdoor work in all weathers

Weekend availability

Tools

Grounds tools

Cleansing equipment

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.

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.

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• Job Category Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
• Directorate Place and Regeneration
• Location Stakeford Depot, Choppington, United Kingdom