Background
To keep the city and local environment clean, tidy and adequately maintained with minimum disruption to residents and the public in compliance with relevant environmental legislation.
Key Responsibilities
* Removal of waste or recycling from residential and business properties and public land/highway in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and Codes of Practice.
* Carry out grounds maintenance and cleansing as directed in a safe working manner within Codes of practice.
* Responsible for cleaning locations where spillages and split bags have taken place and responsible for safe removal of hazardous substances.
* Ensure areas are left clean and tidy after collections /operations, including replacement of bins.
* Report unsafe working practices to line manager.
* Collecting various types of waste and recycling from commercial and residential properties throughout the city.
* Cleanse public land, highways, and main roads as directed by line manager.
* Carry out grounds maintenance as directed including using mechanical hand tools such as pedestrian mower, strimmer’s and hedge cutters.
* Ensure relevant codes of practice and safe working practices are complied with to promote a cleaner safer city.
* Ensure customer standards are adhered to at all times.
* Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Functional skills in English and Maths level 1 and/or the ability to follow straightforward oral and written instructions and keep basic work records.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety in an operational environment.
* Knowledge of customer care standards.
* Knowledge of Road Traffic Legislation and Safety.
* Knowledge of recycling materials.
* Trained in Manual Handling.
* Experience of labouring work or heavy manual work.
* Experience in delivering high standards of customer care.
* Experience of working in a waste-based environment.
* Experience of undertaking a variety of manual tasks in a recycling facility.
* Experience of Health & Safety in an operational environment
Desirable Qualifications/Knowledge
* Functional skills in English and Maths Level 2, or equivalent.
* Knowledge of waste and recycling collection service.
* NVQ Level 2 Waste Management § Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH.
* Knowledge of Street Cleansing service.
* Knowledge of vehicle safety within a front-line service area.
* Full driving licence