Street Cleansing Operative

Description

 

Special Conditions

• The postholder will be required to work a rostered shift pattern, including weekends, Bank Holidays and extra-Statutory Days.

• You will work a pattern of 7.30am 3.30pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am 3.00pm Friday

Job Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors, to carry out contractual street cleansing and refuse collection duties.

Key Results Areas

Street Cleansing

• Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per the specification of the contract, and in accordance with the daily route schedules.

• At all times comply with Health and Safety reguiations, including the wearing of Council issued uniforms, including protection clothing and footwear.

• To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc.

• When instructed, attend training courses,

• Undertake such street cleansing duties, as directed by the Cleansing Contract Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors,

Refuse Collection

• Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)

Qualifications and Experience

• A current, fultr UK driving licence is desirable.

• Possess a knowledge of Newpoit area (essential) and working in a public sector (desirable)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Supervision Received

• From the Contract Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors

Principal Contacts

• Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)

• Chargehands

 

Education/Qualifications/KnowIedge

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the Newport City area

• Have an understanding of the demands/requirements of working in a public sector

Experience

• Able to demonstrate experience of working in refuse/cleansing service

Aptitudes and Skills

• Possess the ability to work on your own initiative

• Possess the ability to work as a good team player

• Possess the ability to work to targets and deadlines

• Ability to identify priorities and manage the progress of own work, and competing demands

• Possess good customer care skills

Personal Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate commitment to the improvement and development of your own performance

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

• 4Possess enthusiasm and an interest in serving the public

• Self motivated; with a confident, positive attitude

Circumstances

• Possess a current* full, UK driving licence D

• Stamina to undertake the considerable walking, E Interview bending, lifting and carrying the duties required

• Able io work a rostered shift pattern, including Interview weekends, Bank Holidays and Extra Statutory days

• Abie and prepared to work outdoors, irrespective of Interview weather or conditions