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Street Cleansing Operative

On-site in Normanton·Full-time·Added 22 days ago (last checked 12 Nov)

Wakefield Council

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Our summary

Salary: £27,709 - £29,071 a year
About £1,960 - £2,040 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Normanton
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 29 November
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Driving License category C1 (up to 7.5t)
Driver CPC qualification
Hold or obtain NVQ Level 2 or equivalent within 2 years of appointment
A sound knowledge of operating plant, tools and equipment in a relevant environmental / amenity work.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A competitive salary and contractual overtime.

General holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave.

Access to high quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.

We are committed to supporting the well being of our staff.

Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase your pension.

Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme and many more.

The role

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Team.

An opportunity exists in the Council's Street Scene Services for a Street Cleansing Operatives working from our Depot at Normanton.

What you'll do

The post holder will be part of a Street Scene Team to deliver a high quality citizen focused Street Scene service within a neighbourhood in Wakefield districts, which delivers safer and stronger communities by improving environmental quality and increasing the sense of community pride in neighbourhoods.

What I might be doing?

You will be working within recognised safe systems and in accordance with all aspects of health and safety legislation.
You will be responsible for high standards of maintenance sweeping of paths.
To undertake street cleansing activities by use of a range of hand tools and small plant, in a flexible manner, providing a citizen focused service which delivers safer and stronger communities by improving environmental quality and increasing the sense of community pride in neighbourhoods.
You will be working as part of a Street Cleansing Team for a Geographical area of the district.

Essential requirements

What can I expect?

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Noel Powell

Tel: 01924 307202

Email: npowell@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team.

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Additional information

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safe guarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

If you are successful in your application and still within your probation period when starting in this role. The remainder of your probation period will apply to this role.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we ca make the most of our differences.

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