Operative 2 - Street Cleansing

Sefton Council; Sefton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development

28 days annual leave rising to 33

Job summary

Sefton Council is seeking cleansing operatives to undertake routine litter removal, detritus and waste collection across the Borough, with duties at Tulketh and Hawthorne Road depots and potential placement in other areas. Training will be provided and safety protocols followed.

You will operate cleaning equipment, assist with fly tipping removal, manual handling, and use mobile technology for records and communications.

Qualifications

• Ability to work across multiple depots within the Borough
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures
• Comfort with manual handling and operating basic cleaning equipment

Responsibilities

• Collect and dispose of refuse and waste in line with defined standards
• Brush and clean defined areas using appropriate equipment
• Operate compression mechanisms and cleaning tools
• Load and unload vehicles manually or with mechanical aids
• Demonstrate reliable punctuality and good attendance
• Use mobile technology to record and communicate as required

Skills

Litter removal

Weed removal

Fly tipping removal

Manual handling

Banksman reversing

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Tools

Waste handling equipment

Mobile data entry

Job description

Undertake cleansing activities as required such as litter removal, detritus, weed and fly tipping removal. Jop positions available in both Tulketh and Hawthorne Road depots, but may be required to work in any area of the Borough, maintaining optimum cleanliness, operating equipment as necessary - training will be provided.

MAIN DUTIES

• Collect, and dispose of any refuse / spoils / waste etc. as per the defined standards and practices. This could involve the use of any refuse receptacle i.e. sacks, wheelie bins, commercial waste bins or the disposal of bulky items, hazardous substances.
• Brush and clean defined areas using appropriate equipment and cleaning products as per training and remove spillages.
• Operate compression mechanisms, tools and equipment as appropriate.
• Load and unload vehicles manually or using mechanical aids as appropriate.
• Manual Handling techniques and Banksman reversing experience are desirable.
• Using mobile technology, maintain communication in accordance with the Council's procedures and Statutory Regulations.

Must have the ability to work in locations such as rear entries, removing fly tipping, animal faeces/carcass etc. and undertake all recording methods as directed by management either via paper documentation or electronic, as required. Applicants must have the ability to demonstrate reliability, excellent punctuality and good attendance. A commitment to work overtime to meet the needs of the service is required. As part of the wider service, you will play a role in supporting the service to meet the requirements of the Environment Act 2021 regarding the roll out of simpler recycling principals and the implementation of food waste collections. Additionally, you will also support the continued promotion of the management of waste through reducing, reusing and recycling., Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

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In return we can offer a salary with incremental progression, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 5 years' service, training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you!

Your new place of work Sefton is a vibrant local authority on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough. Sefton is the northern most borough of the Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents. Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline as well as spanning the busy port of Liverpool means that Sefton is a diverse and exciting Borough.