Street Cleansing Operative (Grade 3)

Job Category:    Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES,,
Newport City Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £13.05 per hour

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

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

1. At all times comply with Health and Safety regulations, including the wearing of Council issued uniforms, including protection clothing and footwear.
2. 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.
3. When instructed, attend training courses,
4. 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, full UK driving licence is desirable.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

Education/Qualifications/KnowIedge

1.1 Demonstrate a knowledge of the Newport City area

Application          

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

Experience

2.1 Able to demonstrate experience of working in refuse/cleansing service�

Aptitudes and Skills

3.1 Possess the ability to work on your own initiative

3.2 Possess the ability to work as a good team player

3.3 Possess the ability to work to targets and deadlines

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

3.5 Possess good customer care skills