Background

To keep the city and local environment clean, tidy and adequately maintained with minimum disruption to residents and the public in compliance with relevant environmental legislation.

Key Responsibilities

* Removal of waste or recycling from residential and business properties and public land/highway in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and Codes of Practice.

* Carry out grounds maintenance and cleansing as directed in a safe working manner within Codes of practice.

* Responsible for cleaning locations where spillages and split bags have taken place and responsible for safe removal of hazardous substances.

* Ensure areas are left clean and tidy after collections /operations, including replacement of bins.

* Report unsafe working practices to line manager.

* Collecting various types of waste and recycling from commercial and residential properties throughout the city.

* Cleanse public land, highways, and main roads as directed by line manager.

* Carry out grounds maintenance as directed including using mechanical hand tools such as pedestrian mower, strimmer's and hedge cutters.

* Ensure relevant codes of practice and safe working practices are complied with to promote a cleaner safer city.

* Ensure customer standards are adhered to at all times.

* Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

* Functional skills in English and Maths level 1 and/or the ability to follow straightforward oral and written instructions and keep basic work records.

* Knowledge of Health and Safety in an operational environment.

* Knowledge of customer care standards.

* Knowledge of Road Traffic Legislation and Safety.

* Knowledge of recycling materials.

* Trained in Manual Handling.

* Experience of labouring work or heavy manual work.

* Experience in delivering high standards of customer care.

* Experience of working in a waste-based environment.

* Experience of undertaking a variety of manual tasks in a recycling facility.

* Experience of Health & Safety in an operational environment

Desirable Qualifications/Knowledge

* Functional skills in English and Maths Level 2, or equivalent.

* Knowledge of waste and recycling collection service.

* NVQ Level 2 Waste Management § Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH.

* Knowledge of Street Cleansing service.

* Knowledge of vehicle safety within a front-line service area.

* Full driving licence