Street Cleansing Operative x 2

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking two Street Cleansing Operatives to join their Street Scene Services team in Wakefield. The role involves maintaining environmental quality and community pride through effective street cleansing. Essential requirements include a Driving License category C1 and Driver CPC qualification. Full-time hours are 37 per week with extensive benefits such as training and discounted public transport.

Benefits

Support and ongoing training

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure facilities membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Driving License category C1.
• Driver CPC qualification is essential.
• Will need to obtain NVQ Level 2 within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of path sweeping.
• Conduct street cleansing using various tools.
• Work as part of a Street Cleansing Team.

Skills

Driving License category C1 (up to 7.5t)

Driver CPC qualification

Knowledge of operating plant, tools, and equipment

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Street Cleansing Operative x 2 working from our Depot at Normanton.

What will be expected from me?

The post holder will be part of a Street Scene Team todelivera high quality citizen focused Street Scene service within a neighbourhood in Wakefield districts, 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.
• To undertake street cleansing activities by use of a range of hand tools and small plant, in a flexible manner, providing a citizen focused service which delivers safer and stronger communities by improving environmental quality and increasing the sense of community pride in neighbourhoods.
• You will be working as part of a Street Cleansing Team for a Geographical area of the district.

Essential requirements:

• Driving License category C1 (up to 7.5t)
• Driver CPC qualification
• Hold or obtain NVQ Level 2 or equivalent within 2 years of appointment
• 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 Noel Powell.

Contact

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