Street Cleansing Operative Level 1 - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom - City of Wolverhampton Council

City of Wolverhampton Council

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Job Introduction

Street Cleansing Operative - Level 1

Salary - £23,114 - £23,893 (Grade 3)

Hours - 37

Contract type - full time

37 hours per week, Wednesday to Sunday between the hours of 06.00 am to 18.00 pm (as specified by the Area Manager).

Are you passionate about creating a cleaner, safer environment for your community? Do you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a team? We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Street Cleansing Operative - Level 1 to join our team and help maintain our city.

What You'll Do:

Perform a wide variety of tasks related to street cleansing, including litter picking, litter bin emptying, sweeping of hard surfaces, and more.
To undertake a general range of tasks required for the effective and efficient maintenance of the Environment of the City to include street cleansing activities under the necessary supervision.
Work according to schedules and specifications to ensure all duties are completed effectively and efficiently.
Use and maintain tools and equipment safely, including powered hand tools, light plant, and pedestrianoperated equipment.
Maintain accurate records such as worksheets, timesheets, and chemical logs when necessary.
Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, managers, council officers, and the public to promote a positive image of the council and the services we provide.
Support other council divisions, especially the Enforcement section, by providing information and statements that may lead to successful prosecutions.
Work independently or as part of a team to handle client/customer requests promptly and safely.
Contribute to the goals and objectives of Environmental Services by engaging in appropriate training as needed.

What We're Looking For:

A proactive and motivated individual who takes pride in their work.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills and a positive attitude towards working with colleagues and the public.
Willingness to support other Environmental Services roles when required.
Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.
Familiarity with customer care and equal opportunity policies.

Why Join Us?:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to make a real impact in your community.
Work with a friendly and supportive team.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style.

Some roles are agile which enable and empowers employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance.

Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location.

Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocation where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location.

Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click
here.

Diversity

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Silver Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves.

We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums
here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background.

The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust.

We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure -
Learn more here
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