Street Scene and Waste Operative

Background To keep the city and local environment clean, tidy and adequately maintained with minimum disruption to residents and the public in compliance with relevant environmental legislation. Key Responsibilities * Removal of waste or recycling from residential and business properties and public land/highway in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and Codes of Practice. * Carry out grounds maintenance and cleansing as directed in a safe working manner within Codes of practice. * Responsible for cleaning locations where spillages and split bags have taken place and responsible for safe removal of hazardous substances. * Ensure areas are left clean and tidy after collections /operations, including replacement of bins. * Report unsafe working practices to line manager. * Collecting various types of waste and recycling from commercial and residential properties throughout the city. * Cleanse public land, highways, and main roads as directed by line manager. * Carry out grounds maintenance as directed including using mechanical hand tools such as pedestrian mower, strimmer’s and hedge cutters. * Ensure relevant codes of practice and safe working practices are complied with to promote a cleaner safer city. * Ensure customer standards are adhered to at all times. * Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post. Essential Qualifications and Experience * Functional skills in English and Maths level 1 and/or the ability to follow straightforward oral and written instructions and keep basic work records. * Knowledge of Health and Safety in an operational environment. * Knowledge of customer care standards. * Knowledge of Road Traffic Legislation and Safety. * Knowledge of recycling materials. * Trained in Manual Handling. * Experience of labouring work or heavy manual work. * Experience in delivering high standards of customer care. * Experience of working in a waste-based environment. * Experience of undertaking a variety of manual tasks in a recycling facility. * Experience of Health & Safety in an operational environment Desirable Qualifications/Knowledge * Functional skills in English and Maths Level 2, or equivalent. * Knowledge of waste and recycling collection service. * NVQ Level 2 Waste Management § Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH. * Knowledge of Street Cleansing service. * Knowledge of vehicle safety within a front-line service area. * Full driving licence