Town Amenities Assistant - Thetford, United Kingdom - Thetford Town Council

Thetford Town Council

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Thetford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Thetford is a growing town that prides itself on the facilities and open spaces that it

provides to residents and visitors. The provision of clean public toilets at 3 sites in

Thetford is an important service to residents and visitors

The Council is seeking a Town Amenities Assistant to open and close the public

toilets and to assist keeping the external areas of key Council owned assets clean

and free of litter. The position, which is mainly Monday to Friday, is based on a 3- hour week. There may be additional hours that need to be worked on weekends for

emergencies or to support town team events, but these will be occasional.

As this is a public facing role you should be enthusiastic, have good people skills and

share a collective pride in our town.

The position would suit a person who enjoys working outside, who is flexible and

willing to undertake diverse tasks, and who thrives working in a small team.

The post is 37 hours per week.

Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert and pay particular

to:
Alan Yorke

Acting Town Clerk

Thetford Town Council,

Cage Lane, Thetford,

IP24 2DS

Application submission deadline: 12 noon 14th March 2024

Interviews will be conducted across the week commencing - 25th March 2024.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB PURPOSE: _
Open and close the public toilets at 3 sites and to ensure that toilets are maintained in a clean manner. To also assist in the cleanliness of the town by cleaning and litterpicking at Kings Square, the Market Place, the external areas of the Guildhall/Carnegie complex as well as the Cage Lane, Castle Park and Bus Station public toilets. Assist with council town events on an occasional basis.
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES:_
Opening and closing the public toilets Monday-Friday at 3 sites.
Cleaning the toilets on a regular basis and maintaining high level of cleanliness in the facilities.
Ensuring that toilets are stocked with soaps and other consumable items.
Ensuring that toilet consumables are purchased at regular intervals and appropriate stock levels are maintained.
To practice health and safety at all times for personal reasons and to safeguard the public who use the facilities.
To identify maintenance requirements and communicate with the Town Team Manager.
To assist in the external cleanliness of the toilets, the Guildhall/Carnegie Complex, Kings Square and the Market Place. Help with the maintenance of planters and flower baskets in these areas.
Carry out any other reasonable tasks within the remit of the Town Council on the lawful instruction of the Town Clerk.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:_
Regular appraisals against objectives that are specific to the post and agreed annually.
Demonstration of compliance with Council policies and statutory requirements.
Demonstration of meeting indicators outlined within the competency framework.
Demonstration of ability to support and work in a team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Full driving licence
Cat B Essential
Single or Multi trade qualification
Desirable
Experience in multi trade work
Essential
Able to prioritise and work on own initiative
Essential
Experience of routine maintenance and H&S checks
Essential
Experience of Microsoft office
Essential
Knowledge of public realm cleansing operation
Essential
Good work ethics and personal standards
Essential
Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with volunteers in team environment
Essential