Cleansing Operative - 2 posts
Grade B: £24,309.07 - £24,404 per annum
Post Numbers: SR006 & SR035
Permanent - 37 Hours per week
Benefits to you:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
• 23 days holiday increasing to 26 after 5 years continuous service
• Cycle Scheme
• Free Car Parking
Cannock Chase Council is looking for two experienced Cleansing Operatives to work within their Street Cleansing Service.
You will be required to assist in the day to day provision of the Cleansing Service, including litter picking, emptying of litter bins, removal of general waste and graffiti and other associated street cleansing duties.
You should have experience of cleansing operations on Public Highways and other Public Open Spaces and have the ability to use hand tools and equipment to carry out duties. Having knowledge of hazards connected with working adjacent to the highway and hazards associated with waste materials collected is desirable.
You should have a flexible approach to work, be prepared to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team, with the ability to switch between tasks whilst working to set deadlines.
You will also have contact with members of the public and therefore need a polite and understanding attitude as well as having literacy skills sufficient to complete necessary paperwork and also be prepared to undertake any training relevant to the post.
A current driving licence is required as you may need to drive a 3.5 tonne Caged Tipper vehicle.
To apply for this vacancy online please go to
Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting post numbers SR006 & SR035.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 20th December 2024.
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