Streetscene Operative 1

Wrexham-County-Borough-Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave up to 32 days

Family-friendly policies

Work-life balance and flexi time

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a Streetscene Operative to perform hands-on outdoor duties, including grounds maintenance, street cleansing, waste collection and cemetery upkeep. You will work as part of a team with full training provided and occasional lone-working requirements.

The role involves varied manual tasks across highways and public spaces, maintaining high standards, and interacting professionally with the public.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write to complete basic records and follow instructions.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Able to travel across the County Borough to carry out work.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of manual duties across highways, grounds maintenance, street cleansing, waste management and cemetery services.
• Help maintain highways, verges, parks, open spaces and other Council-owned land to a high standard.
• Assist with refuse and recycling collection services.
• Support the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces and facilities.
• Carry out cemetery maintenance duties in a respectful and professional manner.

Skills

Driving licence

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Job description

The Streetscene Operative plays a vital role in helping to keep our communities clean, safe and well maintained. Working as part of a team, you will support a range of environmental services across the County Borough, including grounds maintenance, street cleansing, waste collection and the upkeep of public spaces. There will also be occasions where lone working is required.

This is a hands-on, outdoor role that offers variety, full training and the opportunity to make a visible difference to local neighbourhoods every day.

What you'll be doing

• Carry out a variety of manual duties across highways, grounds maintenance, street cleansing, waste management and cemetery services.
• Help maintain highways, verges, parks, open spaces and other Council-owned land to a high standard.
• Assist with refuse and recycling collection services.
• Support the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces and facilities.
• Carry out cemetery maintenance duties in a respectful and professional manner.
• Use tools, equipment and machinery safely when trained and authorised to do so.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report any hazards, defects or concerns.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver efficient frontline services.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment and work areas in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Provide a professional service when dealing with members of the public.
• Attend training and development activities to build your skills and knowledge.
• Work flexibly across the County Borough to support service delivery where required.

What we're looking for

• Can read and write to complete basic records and follow instructions.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Able to travel across the County Borough to carry out work.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Are willing to undertake physically demanding work.
• Are willing to undertake training and learn new skills.
• Have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Are able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have good communication skills.
• Are dependable, punctual and self-motivated.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Previous experience in grounds maintenance, highways maintenance, cleansing services, waste management, landscaping, construction or other outdoor manual work would be beneficial, but is not essential as full training will be provided.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

About Us

• Grymuso

The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance