We are seeking a Neighbourhood Operative to help deliver Street Cleansing duties across our Foreshores and Town centre areas within the Coastal area. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out duties such as - Litter picking, Bin Emptying, Weed removal, fly tip Removal, manual sweeping, sand removal. The candidate will be expected to operate a Street orderly barrow within shopping areas and foreshore locations. This role requires the operative to work 5 days over 7 inclusive of weekends and bank holidays. Key duties and responsibilities: Manual sweeping, including removal of dog fouling, weed removal. Pedestrian sweeping - street orderly barrow. Empty litter bins, including dog-waste bins. Litter picking (manually or mechanically) including needles. Removal of graffiti (from street furniture), gum and fly posting. Toilet cleaning, opening and closing duties. Leaflet delivery Manual beach cleaning. Snow clearing and salting of pathway Removal of road kill. Assist with emergency response. Implementation of landscaping/bedding schemes Removal of fly tipping/bulky waste Collection of sharps/hypodermics in accordance with council policy and health and health and safety procedures, reporting findings to Neighbourhood Environmental Worker (Team Leader). Reporting of highway defects/fly tipping/fly posting on appropriate forms Use of hand arm vibration tools (i.e. strimming/hedge cutters etc.) To liaise, as required with other relevant staff and members of the council, other public bodies and the general community. To be a team member who will report back to their line manager any area of work outside of their responsibility that will reduce hazards/improve the environment e.g. Pot holes on or adjacent to pathways. To be available to assist in Emergency Planning / Disaster Recovery situations. The candidates must have: Experience of outdoor work. Capable of good relationships. Willingness to be proactive and positive with a determination to achieve targets. Ability to work under pressure within a tight timescale. Must possess literacy and numeracy skills to Skills Level 3. Flexible approach to work by responding to the needs of the services including, at times, requirements to work beyond normal working hours Commitment to own continuous personal and professional development Strong team player, committed to an ethos of continuous improvement Proven ability to respond to internal and external pressures of the job including customer concerns Proven ability of ensuring that deadlines are met and work is prioritised accordingly Ability to undertake the physical aspects of the role including outdoor working. Requirement to work a dedicated shift pattern including PM shift as required to meet the needs of the service. Requirement to work irregular hours, as duties will involve working weekends as part of a flexible week 5 over 7, and call outs outside of normal office hours Commitment to equal opportunities and the ability to recognise the needs of different service users Commitment to provide a customer-focussed service