Service Care Solutions currently have a vacancy for a Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance Operative to work with a local authority based in Bolton.
The main responsibilities will include

• To manually sweep and collect litter and detritus from the highway and open spaces shrub areas.


• Remove fly tipping and sharps.


• Manual and mechanical removal of animal faeces from highway.


• Remove accident debris and dead animals from highway.


• Empty and clean dog and litter bins.


• To undertake Grounds Maintenance duties including shrub and flower bed maintenance, shrub bed pruning, hedge cutting and pedestrian and ride on grass cutting and edging off of associated grassed areas.


• To undertake pedestrian sweeping.


• To manually remove graffiti.


• To undertake leaf clearance by manually sweeping.


• To undertake water course checking.


• Ensure playground areas are maintained and street furniture is maintained and painted when required.


• Provide such assistance as may be required to all customers to enable the smooth operation of the service and show a professional approach and image to minimise complaints.


• Completion of worksheets.


• Winter gritting of footpath areas.


• Driving duties associated with the above mentioned duties.

For this role, you must have

• A current driving licence upto 3.5 tons.


• Be physically fit and able to work outside in all weather conditions.


• Have an understanding of the importance of health and safety and the ability to work safely.


• Have the ability to create a really good impression on our customers and enhance the reputation of the Council


• Have the ability to work as part of a team and to work flexibly to achieve the high standards we set for our services.


• Be able to work early, late or at weekends as required.

Working hours:
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4pm
If you have any questions, please call on 01772 208967 or send an email to honorata.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk