Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking for a Street Cleansing Operative to join our team in Stowmarket, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis working 40 hours per week (37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime). The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £26,835 - £30,060 per annum plus contractual overtime.
What we are looking for
We are looking for Street Cleansing Operatives to join our team in the Public Realm department. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About the role
These roles will be based at our Stowmarket depot and will play a key part in keeping the joint district and our public open spaces clean, tidy and welcoming. The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the District Councils’ countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas.
In addition, the Team is responsible for council owned play areas, management of the councils’ tree stock, routine grounds maintenance on roadside verges and open spaces within Council housing areas as well as keeping the Districts clean through litter collection, mechanical sweeping and removing fly tips.
The role includes a range of street cleansing services of a practical and physically demanding nature including litter control of trunk roads and recovering of fly-tipped waste. Experience of driving mechanical street cleansing equipment is desirable but not essential.
The role is for 40 hours per week spread over 5 working days (Monday - Friday) and will include weekend working on a rota basis (time off in lieu for additional hours worked).
About you
You will be experienced in street cleansing or a related role, enjoy working outside either individually or as part of a team. As part of your role, you will be proud of the work you do and keen to provide a service to residents and visitors alike.
You will need to demonstrate:
1. Your street cleansing experience and level of proficiency in a range of tasks (or demonstrate skills you have that could transfer to this role).
2. Ability to operate street sweeping vehicle or a willingness to learn this skill.
3. The ability to communicate well with members of the public, colleagues and supervisory staff as well as understanding and practicing good customer care.
4. A pro-active approach and a flexible attitude.
5. Awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice and responsibility.
6. Computer literacy and ability to use email and mobile devices.
7. Ability to maintain accurate work records.
8. You must hold a full driving licence and hold the relevant qualification to tow a trailer.
Benefits of working for us
* Great opportunities for learning and development.
* Suffolk Coaching and Mentoring Partnership.
* Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
* Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Wellbeing Support Program.
* Employee Assist Program.
* Health Care Options.
Closing date: 5pm, 16 December 2024.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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