driver Burntwood, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and passionate operations team, helping with day to day maintenance of our street cleaning team.
Undertake environmental street cleansing activities such as the sweeping, clearance and removal of fly tipping, litter, silt, leaves, weeds and any other foreign materials from pavements. precincts, road surfaces, grass verges, flower beds and any other land as required by the Street scene Management.
• The post holder will be required to hold a chemical application license such as, NPTC PA1, PA6A and be competent in reading and understanding the chemical label, calibrating the applicator, mixing the chemical solution and applying the chemical at the correct dosage. The main chemicals used by the Street Cleansing section will be Glyphosate based weed killers. (Please see attached JD & PS for further details).
• The work also includes removing and disposing of unpleasant and disagreeable items including emptying of litter and dog foul bins, removing faeces and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Using hand tools and mechanical equipment to cut hedges, strim grass, cut back vegetation, clear weeds or undertake any other suitable work as and when required by the Street scene Management.
• Observe and follow all appropriate safe working practices, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and assist the Street scene management by promptly bringing to their notice any work/hazard which could result in injury to persons or damage to equivalent or property. Co-operate with the Council’s Health & Safety Officer and Street scene management regarding health and safety matters.
• Complete all necessary timesheets, vehicle check sheets, defect report sheets and other documentation as required by the Streetscene management, Department of Transport, Health & Safety Executive and Department of the Environment.
• The normal working week will consist of working Saturday’s on a Rota basis, there may also be a requirement to work additional Saturday’s as and when required to provide cover for Holidays and Sickness. If you are unable to work your planned Saturday due to Holiday Requests it will be your responsibility to arrange cover with colleagues before your holiday is authorized.
At Lichfield District Council we are committed to creating a positive environment and culture that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religious or spiritual belief, and those with caring responsibilities. All applicants are selected based on experience, knowledge and skills which are identified in the person specification.
If you need any support with completing your application, or any part of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] so that we can discuss reasonable adjustments.
We reserve the right to carry out a Basic DBS as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard with relevant checks dependant on the requirements of the role within the Council and in line with relevant legislation after your appointment.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £21,575.00-£22,369.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
