Streetscene Operative - Salisbury, Salisbury

Salisbury City Council; Wroughton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks a Streetscene Operative to assist in cleansing highways and parks, ensuring cleanliness standards are met. You will handle litter removal, street sweeping, and operate cleansing vehicles. Applicants must work well independently and in a team, possess a full driving license, and be physically able to perform various tasks. The role includes benefits like 30 days annual leave, training opportunities, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Full training and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Uniform and PPE provided

Discounted leisure centre membership

Qualifications

• Experience of working outdoors in all conditions.
• Capable of handling a variety of cleansing machinery.
• Full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform litter removal and street cleansing.
• Service street litter bins and conduct street sweeping.
• Drive a Council vehicle and operate machinery.

Skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Physical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility and reliability

Job description

Streetscene Operative - Salisbury, Salisbury

Streetscene Operative

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £24,413 - £24,796 (£12.65- £12.85 per hour)

Note: Salisbury City Council is currently undergoing a job evaluation project

37 hours per week, work pattern of 5 out of 7 days per week (including weekends and bank holidays).

Closing date: Vacancy will remain open until sufficient applications are received.

Important : Applicants MUST have a full driving licence.

Salisbury City Council has a new opportunity for the right individual to join our friendly team. Assisting with the cleansing of the highways and footpaths throughout the City and within the parks and open spaces, ensuring DEFRA grade A standards are achieved.

About the role :

• Removal of litter
• Servicing street litter bins
• Street sweeping
• Removing weeds, graffiti, fly-tipping and fly-posting
• Gathering evidence required for prosecutions
• Driving a Council Streetscene vehicle
• Steam cleaning

We are looking for someone who :

• Experience of working independently and part of the team
• Experience of working outdoors in all conditions and a willingness to complete a number of cleansing tasks as directed
• Capable of working effectively without supervision
• Able to complete daily and weekly task sheets, where appropriate
• Capable of diverting working schedules as directed in response to emerging issues i.e spillages, accidents et.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues
• Physically able to operate a variety of cleansing machinery and undertake a number of cleansing activities including manual cleansing and weeding
• Able to handle bagged and bulky waste and transfer to relative collection areas
• Able to comply with H&S requirements and responsibilities of post
• Flexible, punctual and reliable
• Have an awareness and identify occurring situations
• Friendly, approachable and able to communicate with members of the public
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and self-motivating
• Has a full driving license - Essential

What we can offer you :

• 30 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays
• Full training and development opportunities
• A workplace that is grounded in the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Cycle-to-work scheme and other health and well-being benefits
• Free eyesight tests for display screen equipment users
• Paid sick leave
• Discounted leisure centre membership

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salisbury City Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.