Street Cleansing Driver / Operative (Sub Compact)

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local council seeks a dedicated Street Cleansing Driver / Operative to join their team in improving environmental quality and community pride within Wakefield. This full-time role involves maintaining public spaces, ensuring safety compliance, and working alongside a supportive team. With ongoing training and a variety of excellent benefits, this position is ideal for individuals committed to enhancing neighborhoods in the community.

Benefits

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted membership to leisure facilities

Free 12 weeks exercise program

Qualifications

• Driving License category B required.
• Sound knowledge of operating tools in environmental work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality citizen focused Street Scene service.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and maintenance sweeping of paths.
• Work as part of a Street Cleansing Team.

Skills

Knowledge of operating plant

Health and safety compliance

Job description

An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Street Cleansing Driver / Operative (Sub Compact) working from our depot at Carrwood Road, Castleford.

What will be expected from me?

The post holder will be part of a Street Scene Team to deliver a high quality citizen focused Street Scene service within a neighbourhood in Wakefielddistricts, which delivers safer and stronger communities by improving environmental quality and increasing the sense of community pride in neighbourhoods.

What I might be doing?

• You will be working within recognised safe systems and in accordance with all aspects of health and safety legislation.
• You will be responsible for high standards of maintenance sweeping of paths.
• You will carry out daily inspection of vehicles, equipment and personal protective equipment, to ensure it is in good working order before use.
• You will be working as part of a Street Cleansing Team for a Geographical area of the district.

Essential requirements:

• Driving License category B.
• A sound knowledge of operating plant, tools and equipment in a relevant environmental / amenity work.

What can I expect?

• This is a full time post of 37 hours per week.
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock.

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