Street Services Operative x 2 Posts

Job description

Directorate - Regeneration & Environment 

Permanent, Full Time, 37 per week per week

Vacancy location: Oaks Lane Depot, Kimberworth, Rotherham or other neighbouring service depots as and when required.    

An opportunity has arisen to work within RMBC Street Scene, employed as a band C Street cleansing operative / driver based at Oaks Lane depot Rotherham. 

Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence.  

Your main responsibilities will include working in areas of high footfall within the town centre realm, you will need to have relevant knowledge and experience of carrying out environmental cleansing work, removal of fly tipped waste, cleansing street litter and dog bins and removal of street litter.  

Additional responsibilities will include removal of hazardous waste and drug litter.

The successful applicants will utilise worksheets for recording and dating completed work and carry out daily machinery checks, have a good understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental issues related to the position applied for as well as when required give general assistance to members of the public on relevant street cleansing issues.  

You must be flexible, committed and have a willingness to undertake mandatory training specific to Rotherham Council Employees and the Job role.  

For further details please contact Chris Jones 07584217107  

This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.