Street Cleansing Operative Fixed Term Contract

SALARY: 27276.60 Per Annum(pay award pending)

HOURS:39per week Mon Fri 06:00-14:18

LOCATION:Days Road Bristol

Street Cleansing OperativeFixed Term Contract until31stAugust 2026.

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council we support the citys sustainability goals while delivering highquality valueformoney services. Our commercial operations are growing and were looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for a Cleansing Operative who shares our vision and values to make Bristol a cleaner and greener place to live and work. You will manually sweep litterpickand cleanse theallocatedroute within required timescales and to agreed standards whilstmaintainingcompliance with all aspects of health and may alsobe requiredto carry out weed spraying from March toSeptember. Fulltraining will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in all weathers walk up to four miles per day and lift/carry 10kgs refuse sacks onto a van. Push/pull a wheelie bin/barrel weighing up to 35kgs and manually sweep litter pick empty litter bins and dig out weeds.
• To ensure the designated routes are cleansed to the standard expected and all tasks and responsibilities are completed within the required timescales.
• Maintaina good levelof conduct when communicating with colleagues and the public.
• Work individually or as part of a team.
• To ensure the job function is carried out safely and in line with Bristol Waste Company (BWC) health & Safety policy and procedurescomply withall BWCs working practices and procedures ensure all induction methods are employed and followed.
• Ensure that equipment used is correct for the job kept safe andmaintainedtoagoodstandard.
• Totakepartinallrelevant workingrotaswithin thecurrentoperation.

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• Good communicationskillsin order toliaise with the public and colleagues
• Ability to work independently using initiative and as part of a team
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the equipment to ensure its safe and proper use
• Experience or ability todemonstratesuitability for physical work involving pushing/pulling waste bins and lifting waste sacks up to 10kg

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• 200 employee referral bonus
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900 retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards

Everyone Belongs

Were proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.

How to Apply

Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you havent heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Contact:
Talent Acquisition Team

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