Street Cleansing Operative (Grade 3)

Nations Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority is seeking a dedicated individual for street cleansing and refuse collection in Newport. As part of your role, you'll follow designated contracts and schedules to ensure cleanliness while adhering to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of the Newport area and a desire to work in a public service capacity, with an immediate start available. A clean driving license is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• A current, full UK driving licence is desirable.
• Knowledge of Newport area is essential.
• Experience in refuse/cleansing service is needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete cleansing tasks per contract specifications and route schedules.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Undertake cleansing duties as directed.

Skills

Ability to work on your own initiative

Good team player skills

Ability to work to targets and deadlines

Good customer care skills

Job description

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Telford Street, Newport, NP19 0ES

Newport City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.05 per hour

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors, to carry out contractual street cleansing and refuse collection duties.

Key Results Areas

Street Cleansing

• Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per the specification of the contract, and in accordance with the daily route schedules.
• At all times comply with Health and Safety regulations, including wearing Council‑issued uniforms, protection clothing and footwear.
• Take reasonable care of own and others safety, cooperate with managers/supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties, and report incidents, accidents, faults etc.
• Attend training courses when instructed.
• Undertake such street cleansing duties as directed by the Cleansing Contract Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors.

Refuse Collection

• Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)

Qualifications and Experience

• A current, full UK driving licence is desirable.
• Possess a knowledge of Newport area (essential) and working in a public sector (desirable).

Education/Qualifications/Knowledge

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the Newport City area.

Experience

• Able to demonstrate experience of working in refuse/cleansing service.

Aptitudes and Skills

• Possess the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Possess the ability to work as a good team player.
• Possess the ability to work to targets and deadlines.
• Ability to identify priorities and manage the progress of own work, and competing demands.
• Possess good customer care skills.