General Environmental Maintenance Operative

Joshua Robert is working with a well-established client that is working with quite a few local authorities and housing associations across the North East.
Newcastle City Council are looking for a General Environmental Maintenance Operative to join their team temporarily, circa 4 months of work.
Key responsibilities:
Removal of bubble gum off city centre paths.
Clean public areas of rubbish throughout the city.
The areas covered include the following: streets (including roundabouts, traffic islands, highway verges, service roads and footpaths); recycling centres; paved areas; car parks; public open spaces.
Inspect the streets and sweep or litter pick as necessary to maintain the standard required by Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Code of Practice on litter and refuse.
Respond to reports of litter, graffiti on Council property, and fly-tipping.
Provide and empty litter bins.Skills & Abilities:
Good communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Able to demonstrate professional and customer-focussed service at all times.
Physically fit with ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.Working Week:
Monday to Friday
8am till 4.30pm