Street Cleansing Operative — Fixed Term (6 months)

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

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