Environmental Maintenance Operative

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Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of Tameside Council for an Environmental Cleaning Operative with Driving Licence

Expectations of the Role:

Will need to be physically fit, the job will include a lot of walking, working outdoors in all weathers and general street cleansing duties, a driving licence is required

• Litter picking
• Emptying littler bins
• Low level Graffiti removal
• Low level Fly tipping removal
• Removal of dead animals/syringes
• Assist in staging various events
• Use of a range of hand/tools small machinery, including back pack blowers

Working Week:

Week 1 Monday - Thursday 8am - 3.40pm

Week 2 Monday - Saturday 8am - 3.40pm

What you will need to succeed

• Experience of environmental maintenance tasks relevant to the work of the post
• Able to quickly learn new tasks and to follow instruction
• Able to use small hand tools and equipment safely, efficiently and skilfully
• Able to show initiative to tackle new tasks, quickly, effectively and with a high standard of workmanship
• Able to work with others co-operatively and effectively to deliver high quality work
• Able to work under pressure and to high standards in terms of time and work quality
• Able to work outdoors and in all weather conditions with appropriate protective clothing/equipment providing it is safe to carry out such duties
• To maintain competency and knowledge for the work of the post by undergoing training and development, e.g. on the job or external training courses. Where relevant to achieve and maintain appropriate qualifications, e.g. driving licences, certificates of competency, etc.

• To ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with established safety procedures and to report defects or safety concerns identified to senior managers or supervisors
• To carry all work with the highest of standards of behaviour and conduct, reflecting the importance of the role as an ambassador for the Borough and the Council. In particular, to respond courteously and professionally to enquiries from members of the public, other Council Officers, Elected Members, etc.
• To ensure that all resources used, e.g. equipment, machinery and vehicles are kept safe and in good order and are not exposed to the risk of loss, damage or theft

Temp to perm opportunities avaialble for the right candidate

Thrive Group are acting as an employment business in regards to this role.

Please note that due to high volumes of applicants we can only contact successful shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us in 7 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful

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