Grounds Maintenance & Street Cleaners
Adore Recruitment are recruiting for a local council for Grounds Maintenance & Street Cleaners.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Join our team as a Clean & Green Operative, where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining clean, safe, and attractive public spaces.
Responsibilities:
1. Manual and mechanical street sweeping.
2. Litter picking, leaf clearance, and weed removal.
3. Graffiti, fly-posting, and fly-tipping removal.
4. Emptying litter and dog waste bins.
5. Removal of dead animals and hazardous waste (e.g., needles or sharps).
6. Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and pruning.
7. Path edging, weed spraying (if certified), and arboriculture support.
8. Inspecting play equipment for safety and reporting defects.
9. Maintain equipment and vehicles:
1. Prepare and check tools, equipment, and vehicles daily.
2. Report defects or accidents promptly.
3. Ensure proper cleaning and secure storage after use.
10. Keep accurate records:
1. Complete timesheets, work allocation logs, driver checks, and accident reports.
2. Use paper-based or digital systems as required.
11. Operate tools and machinery safely:
1. Use hand tools like blowers, strimmer’s, hedge cutters, chainsaws, mowers, rotavators, and woodchippers.
2. Only operate equipment for which you are trained or certified.
3. Always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as provided.
What We’re Looking For:
1. Experience or willingness to learn a variety of Clean & Green tasks.
2. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
3. A proactive attitude and commitment to high standards of work.
4. Manual Driving Licence (Preferred) but not essential.
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