Street Cleansing Operative - 6 months Fixed Term Contract

Bristol Waste Company; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite physiotherapist

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Rewards Gateway discounts

Job summary

Bristol Waste Company is hiring a Street Cleansing Operative for a fixed-term contract of 6 months at Eastville, Bristol. Salary is £27,803.14 per annum, with full training provided and opportunities to contribute to Bristol's cleanliness and sustainability goals.

The role involves sweeping, litter-picking, and cleansing routes, with potential weed spraying from March to September. You will work in all weather conditions, join a team or work independently, and adhere to health and safety

Qualifications

• Good communication skills to liaise with public and colleagues
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and as part of a team
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the equipment to ensure its safe and proper use
• Experience or ability to demonstrate suitability for physical work involving pushing/pulling waste bins and lifting waste sacks up to 10kg

Responsibilities

• Sweep, litter-pick and cleanse allocated route within required timescales and standards
• Carry out weed spraying from March to September (full training provided)
• Work in all weathers, walk up to four miles per day, handle sacks and bins
• Ensure routes are cleansed to the required standard and tasks completed timely
• Maintain good conduct with colleagues and the public
• Work individually or as part of a team
• Follow health & safety policies and company procedures
• Ensure equipment is safe and maintained to a good standard
• Take part in relevant working rotas

Skills

Good communication

Independent working

Teamwork

Technical knowledge of equipment

Job description

SALARY: £27,803.14 per annum

LOCATION:Eastville, Bristol

Street Cleansing Operative–Fixed Term Contract - 6 months

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for a Cleansing Operative who shares our vision and values to make Bristol a cleaner and greener place to live and work. You will manually sweep, litterpickand cleanse theallocatedroute, within required timescales and to agreed standards, whilstmaintainingcompliance with all aspects of health and safety.You may alsobe requiredto carry out weed spraying from March toSeptember. Fulltraining will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in all weathers, walk up to four miles per day and lift/carry 10kgs refuse sacks onto a van. Push/pull a wheelie bin/barrel weighing up to 35kgs and manually sweep, litter pick, empty litter bins and dig out weeds.
• To ensure the designated routes are cleansed to the standard expected and all tasks and responsibilities are completed within the required timescales.
• Maintaina good levelof conduct when communicating with colleagues and the public.
• Work individually or as part of a team.
• To ensure the job function is carried out safely and in line with Bristol Waste Company (BWC) health & Safety policy and procedures,comply withall BWCs working practices and procedures, ensure all induction methods are employed and followed.
• Ensure that equipment used is correct for the job, kept safe andmaintainedtoagoodstandard.
• Totakepartinallrelevant workingrotaswithin thecurrentoperation.

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• Good communicationskillsin order toliaise with the public and colleagues
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and as part of a team
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the equipment to ensure its safe and proper use
• Experience or ability todemonstratesuitability for physical work involving pushing/pulling waste bins and lifting waste sacks up to 10kg
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards

Everyone Belongs

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.

How to Apply

Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Contact:
Talent Acquisition Team

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