Team Leader - Street Cleansing

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in the United Kingdom is seeking a Team Leader for the Street Cleansing team. The role involves managing various street cleaning services such as litter bin emptying and street care. Ideal candidates should have approximately 2 years’ experience in a related field and either possess an LGV License or be willing to train. This position offers comprehensive benefits including a generous leave policy, pension scheme, and access to various employee support services.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Flexible working

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

Staff equality forums

Green Car Leasing Scheme

Access to wide range of training

Physiotherapy service

Confidential counselling service

Great wellbeing offer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discounts

Lifestyle Savings

Employee Travel Club

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years' experience in Street Cleansing or related field.
• Must have an LGV License or willing to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of all Street Cleansing Services.
• Ensure services are delivered to the highest standard.

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Street Cleansing team at Darlington Brough Council as a Team Leader.

About the role

The purpose of the role is to assist in the management of all Street Cleansing Services, including, but not limited to mechanical and manual sweeping, litter bin emptying, fly tip removal, street care, Town Centre activities, house clearances, gulley emptying and volunteering, ensuring services are delivered with the highest possible standard.

The role requires approximately 2 years' experience working in Street Cleansing or another related field.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have an LGV License or be willing to undertake training to gain LGV status within two years of appointment.

Benefits

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club