Street Cleansing Operatives

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking to recruit flexible and highly motivated Street Cleansing Operatives to join our Public Realm Team. You will share the same commitment, dedication, care, and support as we do. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis 40 hours per week (37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime) The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of GBP25,545 per annum plus (contractual overtime - see hours)
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
About the Street Cleansing Operatives role:
There are two posts available, both based at our Stowmarket depot and you will play a key part in keeping the joint district and our public open spaces clean, tidy and welcoming.
As a Street Cleansing Operative, you will deliver a range of Street Cleansing services of a practical and physically demanding nature including litter control of trunk roads and recovering of fly-tipped waste.
Experience of driving mechanical Street Cleansing equipment is desirable but not essential.
The role is for 40 hours per week spread over 5 working days (Monday Friday) and will include weekend working on a rota basis (time off in lieu for additional hours worked).
What we're looking for in our Street Cleansing Operatives:
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Street Cleansing crew within our Public Realm Team.
The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day to day management of the district councils countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas.
In addition, the team is responsible for council owned play areas, management of the councils tree stock, routine grounds maintenance on roadside verges and open spaces within council housing areas as well as keeping the districts clean through litter collection, mechanical sweeping and removing fly tips.
What we're looking for in our Street Cleansing Operative:
You will be experienced in Street Cleansing or a related role and enjoy working outside either individually or as part of a team. You will be proud of the work you do and keen to provide a service to residents and visitors alike.
You will need to demonstrate
Street Cleansing experience and a level of proficiency in a range of tasks (or demonstrate skills you have that could transfer to this role) ability to operate a street sweeping vehicle or a willingness to learn this skill the ability to communicate well with members of the public, colleagues and supervisory staff as well as understanding and practicing good customer care a pro-active approach and a flexible attitude awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice and responsibility computer literacy and ability to use email and mobile devices ability to maintain accurate work records. You must hold a full driving licence.
Benefits you'll receive as our Street Cleansing Operative:
Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Program. Employee Assist Program. Health Care Options. About us:
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Our ways of working
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
Closing date: 5pm, 12 February 2024.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Street Cleansing Operatives role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.