Environmental Maintenance Operative

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Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of Tameside Council 2 x Environmental Cleaning Operatives.

To work as part of a multi-skilled Operational Team responsible for carrying out a range of tasks and operations that maintain and improve the quality of the local environment. To show initiative and commitment to ensure that services are provided effectively and in a joined-up way.

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Fly tipping removal
• Litter picking
• Emptying litter bins
• Graffiti removal
• Hedge trimming including cutting back obstructive vegetation
• Strimming
• Removal of dead animals/syringes
• Assist in staging various events
• Use of small hand tools in a range of tasks

The duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post or the level of responsibility, and the post holder may also be required to carry out any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post.

• Possession of a full valid Driving Licence

Your essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Experience of environmental maintenance tasks relevant to the work of the post
• Driving experience
• 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

If you have the following experience or qualifications - then that's great!

• Landscaping or grounds maintenance experience

Use of small machinery/hand tools

Contact Thrive Oldham for more information

12.60 to start

pattern of week 1 Monday to Wednesday 7.30am - 4.30pm Thursday Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm