Cleansing Operative - Wigston Magna, United Kingdom - Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

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Wigston Magna, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

POSITION
Cleansing Operative

CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent

PART TIME/FULL TIME
Full time

BAND AND SCALE POINT
Band 4 Scale Points 7-11

SALARY PER ANNUM
£22,369 - £24,054

SERVICE AREA
Corporate Assets

Brief overview
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council is looking to recruit a Cleansing Operative.

The role will be based within the Clean and Green Team and undertake duties across the Borough to ensure the cleanliness of the public realm and open spaces.

We are looking for someone to undertake street cleansing duties of streets, parks and car parks as required across the Borough, emptying of litter bins and the removal of graffiti and to engage with members of the public and report back any relevant issues to the Clean and Green Chargehand.

INTERVIEW DATE:
TBC

JOB CONTEXT:

To undertake street cleansing duties of streets, parks and car parks as required across the Borough, emptying of litter bins and the removal of graffiti
Operate as required vehicles and machinery including those in the CPC classification
To engage with members of the public and report back any relevant issues to the Clean and Green Chargehand
Promote and maintain a culture which places customers first and aims to deliver a high standard of service.

MAIN DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

To undertake street cleansing duties of streets, parks and car parks as required across the Borough, emptying of litter bins and the removal of graffiti

Liaise and engage with members of the public across the Borough record and report back to Clean and Green Chargehand any concerns such as litter, car parking, anti social behaviour.
Provide cover for colleagues and other job roles as required.
Drive service vehicles and operate plant and machinery as required
Carry out visual checks within the Brough of street furniture, bus shelters, public notice boards etc and report any damage to the Clean and Green Chargehand.
Complete all necessary log sheets to statutory requirements and Council procedures.
Be responsible for the health and safety of themselves, their work colleagues and equipment and plant in line with Council and departmental policies.
To record incidents of litter, dog fouling, chewing gum deposits, and fly posting etc. as directed using paper and/or electronic recording equipment.
Assist in cleaning the street cleansing equipment each week.
Provide support to the Grounds team if required.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESOURCES:

The post holder will be required to ensure that any data systems under his/her control are kept secure and properly managed.
Responsible for the equipment and materials in your direct control.

KEY FUNCTIONAL LINKS WITH:

Internal:
Allemployees of the Council and Elected Members.

External:

Residents of the Borough the General Public, other Local Authorities, external suppliers and consultants, and other external bodies, partnerships and organisations as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

Work in inclement and diverse weather conditions.
The post holder will primarily work Monday to Friday 7.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m hours per week. This will be flexible as required to cover any seven days of the week as required for the service.
The post holder may be required to attend meetings or other occasions when your professional attendance is required. This will be reimbursed as time off in lieu at the appropriate rate.
You must be able to lift and manoeuvre various loads and undertake a continuous period of manual work in any weather.
You must wear the appropriate protective clothing and uniforms provided at all times.
Take part in evening, weekend and bank holiday cleansing duties.
Possess a full driving licence.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This job description outlines the main duties of the post but does not exclude other duties, which may be undertaken to ensure the efficient operation of the department. Other duties required will be consistent with those listed above and appropriate to the title and grade of the post.
Ensure equality of opportunity for all people, in service provision and in employment, and to work in a non discriminatory manner in accordance with the Council's Equal Opportunities Statement.
Comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018, the Computer Misuse Act 1990, Human Rights Act and the Freedom of Information Act 2000, or any amendment or any statutory re-enactment thereof at all times.
To take all necessary steps in order to ensure that information acquired through their employment or contained within the Council is kept confidential.
This job description is a record as at the date below. Any changes to the job description will be carried out in consultation with the post holder, who will be expected to participate fully in such discussions. It is the Council's aim to reach a mu