Street Scene Support Assistant
£27,711 - £30,060 (£22,468 - £24,372 pro rata)
Part Time 30 hours per week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Countrys fastest-growing boroughs and the people who makeitthrive.
About the role
The Street Scene department is responsible for a wide range of services including the installation of bins, benches, and other types of street furniture. We also assist in maintaining public car parks and support a variety of events, such as D-Day commemorations, Rugby in Bloom, and the annual Christmas lights display. We serve as a key support service for other council departments, handling civil works, emergency repairs, and more specialised projects including flood management, drainage, park maintenance, and general repairs. We also provide private services, primarily involving the installation of drop kerbs and driveways
In this role youll be carrying out the day to day operational & monitoring functions of the Street Scene Team and support the Street Scene Team Leader in highway works, public realm maintenance and co-ordination of structural inspections and maintenance.
Youll provide a frontline point of contact with the public and other agencies for all services which involve street scene, taking personal ownership of a range of service requests and identifying appropriate colleagues or other agencies that can address the customers needs.
You will assist in the effective and timely resolution of cross cutting public realm queries received via several sources. This will involve creative thinking to find solutions to unusual, complex and challenging issues.
You will receive direction and general supervision from the team leader but will be expected to work autonomously and under their own initiative for long periods of time.
Youll be responsible for co-ordinating the Street Scene operatives in their day-to-day tasks, ensuring the department is organised and KPIs are met for job turnarounds.
About you
Ideally youll have knowledge of H&S legislation, CDM Regulations and the New Roads and Streetworks Act alongside knowledge of procurement and financial controls.
Youll also need experience of performance management and monitoring with strong problem solving as well as IT and communication skills.
A full driving licence is essential for this role.
Benefits
35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) Pro ratad
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual leave purchase scheme
Subsidised parking
Structured Induction Program
Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
Family Friendly Policies
Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
Generous compassionate leave
Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more
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