Site Attendant

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Fleet Operations & Compliance team is seeking a dedicated maintenance officer to support depot facilities at the Weighbridge Site Lodge. The role involves general maintenance, grounds work, cleaning and assisting with weighbridge duties, greeting visitors and contractors.

You will also maintain records, provide a professional reception, and help with deliveries and vehicle movements.

Qualifications

• Hold a Category B driving licence and willingness to drive council vehicles.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and City Council policy.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills; basic IT skills with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, grounds maintenance and cleaning across depot facilities.
• Maintain accurate records and complete documentation.
• Assist with site operations and provide a professional reception service.
• Collect, deliver and safely manoeuvre vehicles across depot sites.
• Receive, check and store deliveries.
• Undertake First Aid and Fire Warden responsibilities as required.

Skills

Driving Licence

Health & Safety

Numeracy & Literacy

IT Skills

Workload Prioritisation

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Fleet Operations and Compliance

Location: Weighbridge Site Lodge

Grade: Level 4

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Role

Fleet Operations & Compliance is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic

individual to join our unique and dynamic team.

To assist the Fleet Operations Manager to deliver a high quality, efficient and effective service in site maintenance and associated functions in accordance with instructions and agreed procedures. To undertake general maintenance of the council's depot facilities as required including general grounds maintenance, cleaning duties, assist with weighbridge functions; including greeting visitors, contractors and the public, empty litter bins collect and remove litter, detritus, fly tipping etc.

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Paul Massey, [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, grounds maintenance and cleaning activities across depot facilities
• Maintain accurate records and complete documentation
• Assist with site operations and provide a professional reception service
• Collect, deliver and safely manoeuvre vehicles across depot sites
• Receive, check and store deliveries
• Undertake First Aid and Fire Warden responsibilities as and when required

About You

• Hold a Category B driving licence
• Have knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and City Council Policy, and to ensure adherence to a safe working environment and safe working practices
• Have good numeracy and literacy skills
• Be confident in using IT packages such as Word, Excel
• Have the ability to prioritise and organise workloads in order to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflectthat. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.