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Recycling & Neighbourhood Services is part of the Economic Development Directorate of Cardiff Council. It is responsible for attaining a high standard of cleanliness on public land throughout Cardiff. It provides a city wide cleansing service 7 days a week including mechanical sweeping, manual cleansing and litter bin emptying.
About the job
We are looking for various Supervisor roles to oversee the day-to-day operations and supervise the teams within the Street Cleansing operation team to ensure the attainment of high cleansing standards across Cardiff. As a supervisor, you will provide day-to-day operational supervision and control for all areas within the scope of cleansing services. You will maximise all resources ensuring excellent customer services whilst maintaining the Council’s legislative responsibilities.
What We Are Looking For From You
The successful candidate will have experience of working within a large operational team and direct public contact with excellent customer service skills. In addition, the successful candidate will have good organisation skills, being able to work under pressure and meeting deadlines. You will need to be able to multi-task, take ownership of issues and be IT literate in most Microsoft packages
Additional information
The working hours of these posts are as follows:
1: Monday to Friday 06:00 – 14:00
2: Monday to Thursday 06:15 – 02:45 and Friday 06:00 – 11:00 / 08:00 – 13:00 (x3 positions available).
3: Friday 08:00 – 14:00 and Saturday & Sunday 05:00 – 18:00 this post includes working New Year’s Day.
These posts are temporary until 31st March 2025.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for these positions on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
You will also be expected to work weekend overtime in accordance with adjusted service delivery schedules during / around Bank Holidays.
A full and valid driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.
If you would like to discuss any information further after reading the job description and personal specification, please contact Samantha Thomas via email Samantha.thomas@cardiff.gov.uk or telephone 07580620792.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
- Application Guidance
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- Employee Charter
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
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Job Reference: ECO00515
