Driver/Operative

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Driver/Operative, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.69 - £17.68 per hour

Summary:

A Driver/General Operative is required to carry out street cleansing duties and, when required, drive Council vehicles. The role involves completing daily cleansing tasks in line with scheduled routes and service standards, while maintaining high standards of health and safety, cleanliness and customer service.

The successful candidate must be physically fit, comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and able to work a rostered shift pattern including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily street cleansing and refuse-related duties in accordance with scheduled routes and service requirements.
• Drive Council vehicles safely and comply with all relevant driver instructions and procedures.
• Complete cleansing duties to the required standards and within agreed timescales.
• Work safely and comply with all Health & Safety regulations.
• Wear required Council uniform, protective clothing and safety footwear.

Essentials:

• Full, current UK driving licence.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work involving considerable walking, bending, lifting and carrying.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to work a rostered shift pattern, including weekends, Bank Holidays and Extra Statutory Days.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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