Streetscene Operative 2: Frontline Highway & Grounds

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave up to 32 days

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is recruiting a Streetscene Operative 2 to maintain highways, open spaces and Council land. You will perform manual and skilled tasks across highway maintenance, grounds maintenance, cleansing, waste collection and environmental operations, working as part of the Streetscene team.

The role requires a full driving licence, physical fitness, ability to operate plant and machinery, and a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid driving licence (Class 2/Class 1 or C, C1+E)
• Be able to read and write and follow operational procedures
• Capable of undertaking physically demanding work
• Able to operate and maintain a range of plant and machinery
• Experience in highways/grounds maintenance, cleansing services, waste management or civil engineering
• Understand health and safety requirements in maintenance
• Skilled in at least two maintenance disciplines such as construction, horticulture, recycling or waste operations
• Good communication and ability to work with colleagues, supervisors and the public
• Able to organise and prioritise work and show a self-motivated approach
• Willing to undertake relevant training to support development

Responsibilities

• Carry out manual and skilled work on the public highway and Council-owned land under supervision
• Undertake operational duties in highway maintenance, verge/open space maintenance, cleansing, refuse and recycling collection
• Drive HGV on scheduled and non-scheduled routes
• Operate and maintain vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment safely
• Assist with supervision and checking of colleagues on small schemes
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping
• Work with colleagues to deliver efficient frontline services
• Provide a professional service when dealing with the public and road users
• Attend training to enhance knowledge and skills

Skills

Full driving licence

Read & write

Physically demanding

Plant & machinery operation

Highways/grounds maintenance

Health & safety knowledge

Teamwork

Organise & prioritise work

Education

Experience in maintenance environment

Job description

Wrexham County Borough Council is recruiting a Streetscene Operative 2 to maintain highways, open spaces and Council land. You will perform manual and skilled tasks across highway maintenance, grounds maintenance, cleansing, waste collection and environmental operations, working as part of the Streetscene team.

The role requires a full driving licence, physical fitness, ability to operate plant and machinery, and a commitment to health and safety.