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Are you passionate about making a different to our citizens and the district that they reside in ? Then, we have an existing opportunity for you to join our Team.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists in the Council’s Environmental Services for a Street Cleansing Driver / Operative (Pavement Sweeper) working from our Depot at Monckton Road, Wakefield.   

Key Responsibilities:

The post holder will be part of a Street Scene Team to deliver a high quality citizen focused Street Scene service within a neighbourhood in Wakefield districts, which delivers safer and stronger communities by improving environmental quality and increasing the sense of community pride in neighbourhoods.

What I might be doing?

• You will be working within recognised safe systems and in accordance with all aspects of health and safety legislation.
• You will be responsible for high standards of maintenance sweeping of paths.
• You will carry out daily inspection of vehicles, equipment and personal protective equipment, to ensure it is in good working order before use.
• You will be working as part of a Street Cleansing Team for a Geographical area of the district.

What will be expected from me ?

The postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge and experience:- 

• To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders, customers and have excellent communication and inter-personel skills.
• To deal with conflict situations.
• To be self-motivated and can motivate others.
• To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
• To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
• To display good numeracy and literacy skills.
• To have the ability to multi-task and display a flexible working approach.

 Essential requirements:

• Driving License category C1 + E.
• Driver CPC qualification
• To hold or obtain within two years of appointed and NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Street Cleansing
• A sound knowledge of operating plant, tools and equipment in a relevant environmental / amenity work.

 What can I expect ? 

A competitive salary.

General holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave.

Access to high quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.

We are committed to supporting the well being of our staff.

Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase your pension.

Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme and many more. 

Want to know more ? 

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact. 

Name:            Will Poppleton

Tel:                  01924 304915

Email:             wpoppletion@wakefield.gov.uk  

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: £26,824.00 - £28,142.00 Grade 5

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Fleet and Waste Management

Sector: Road Maintenance

Job Role: Operative

Job Role: Driver