Address Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Worcester city council’s Environmental operations team. We are looking for experienced street cleaning/grounds maintenance operatives with excellent knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm to help front line services. You will be working to ensure Worcester is a clean, tidy and safe city.
We are looking for operatives with the relevant environmental services experience to join our team on a permanent basis. As part of our Street Scene team the post holder will work on the front line working as part of the Place Team. Tasks involve litter picking, hedge cutting, strimming, mowing and general grounds maintenance duties.
A key part of the role will be the ability to deliver good customer service to residents of, and visitors to, Worcester city.
The post holder will have good working knowledge of street cleansing activities and health and safety. We are also looking for someone with experience of working in a busy front-line service.
We place a high priority on health and safety, so candidates will need a good understanding of these practices in a work environment.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of and have experience in, grounds maintenance and street cleaning.
A full UK driving licence is required.
The hours of work are 37 per week Monday-Friday
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We would like to help you shine during this process. If you need any assistance with applying please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment@worcester.gov.uk. We can assist with alternative formats for your application or offer a MS Teams interview for example.
If you would assistance to apply for this role or any of our other positions advertised we have a drop in session in the Lower Hall of the Guildhall on Monday 11 March between 1pm and 4pm. Please do drop in and we can help you with any system queries or questions about your application.
For further information about the role, please contact Neil Jones Place Team Supervisor, at neil.jones@worcester.gov.uk
Closing Date: 20 March 2024
Interview date: tbc
