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Wax Recruitment Ltd; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wax Recruitment Ltd invites applications for a street cleansing operative to maintain public spaces in Thurrock. The role covers mechanical and manual cleansing, operating sweepers under 3.5t GVW, and working within an Area Team.

You will use digital systems and Power BI for performance reporting, with a focus on health and safety and environmental standards. The shift is Monday to Friday, 14:00-22:00, and the salary is £15.16 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake outside work of a physical nature in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out street cleansing and related public-space maintenance to a high standard.

Skills

Physical stamina

Independent working

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Driving licence

Education

RQF Level 2 in Street Cleansing or similar

First Aid Certificate

Tools

COPLAR 2019 standards

PA1/PA6 herbicide training

Small mechanical sweepers operation

Plant, equipment and vehicle maintenance knowledge

Job description

Salary: £15.16 per hour

Monday to Friday - 14:00-22:00

Job Purpose

To be responsible for carrying out a range of street cleansing service activities ensuring that a high standard of street cleansing is achieved through the cleansing of a wide range of public spaces including, but not limited to, public highways, car parks, housing areas, footways and other council-owned spaces.

This role will be working as part of an integrated Area Team delivering Street Cleansing across a defined locality.

This role will also provide mechanical and manual street cleansing and sweeping duties through daily work scheduling in line with required standards and ensuring compliance with all aspects of health and safety.

Vehicles include, but are not limited to, vehicles under 3.5t GVW including small mechanical sweepers.

To work flexibly and as part of a team to provide excellent grounds maintenance services to the community. This will also involve collaborative working with Street Cleansing, Highways Maintenance, and Waste Collections teams to reflect the new integrated Clean & Green Structure.

To ensure that accurate records of work undertaken are maintained using digital systems and data-driven monitoring, e.g., Bartec, in-cab systems, or Power BI for performance management and reporting.

Values & Accountabilities

Our Shared Values Corporate Accountabilities

1. Together, we hold ourselves to account to get things done. We do this by demonstrating accountability and integrity. 1. To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets.

2. Together, we make possible what cannot be achieved alone. We do this by being collaborative and focusing on impact. 2. To comply with data protection legislation and the council’s Information Security Policy, including supporting policies.

3. Together, we will listen and act to continually improve. We do this by being responsive to local people and the issues they raise and adapting our approach to achieve better outcomes. 3. To be willing and able to work in a flexible and agile way with regard both to hours of work and location of work, as required, subject to service needs and requirements.

4. To participate in performance development, review, talent reviews and one-to-one meetings.

1a. Skills and Abilities – Essential

Willing to undertake outside working of a physical nature in all weather conditions

Ability to work alone when required, with minimal supervision

Ability to communicate clearly, simply and effectively to a range of audiences

Basic digital literacy – ability to use handheld or in-cab systems for task recording

1a. Skills and Abilities – Desirable

None

Category B driving licence

Ability to drive and operate a range of non-LGV vehicles including vehicles under 3,500kg GVW and mechanical sweepers

Knowledge of basic maintenance and care of plant, equipment and vehicles

Relevant certification/training in use of small mechanical sweepers

Awareness of environmental sustainability in cleansing operations

RQF Level 2 in Street Cleansing or similar

Knowledge of COPLAR 2019 standards

Trained in herbicide application PA1/PA6

First Aid Certificate

3a. Experience – Essential

Experience of driving a wide range of non-LGV vehicles

Experience of use of equipment such as mechanical sweepers, pedestrian-operated sweepers etc. in public spaces

Experience of working to cleansing standards and schedules

Similar experience within a local authority or private contractor

Experience of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams

Experience of mentoring or training others