Street Cleansing Operative

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Street Cleansing Operative on a 3-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 12.85 - 16.32 per hour

Summary:

To carry out contractual street cleansing and refuse collection duties ensuring a clean safe and sustainable environment for residents businesses and visitors to Newport.

Responsibilities:

• Complete daily cleansing tasks according to contract specifications and route schedules.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across assigned areas including litter picking and removal of waste.
• Comply with all Health & Safety regulations wearing council-issued protective clothing and footwear.
• Report any incidents accidents hazards or equipment faults promptly.
• Assist with the safe collection and disposal of waste and recyclables from designated areas.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Good knowledge of the Newport City area.
• Experience working in refuse cleansing or similar services.

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good customer care skills.
• Able to work to targets and deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Stamina to undertake walking bending lifting and carrying duties in all weather conditions.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work a rostered shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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