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: £13.68 - £17.67 per hour

Summary:

The Driver/General Operative will be responsible for carrying out street cleansing duties and safely operating Council vehicles when required. The role involves maintaining public spaces to a high standard, working outdoors in all weather conditions, supervising cleansing operatives when required, and delivering an efficient, customer-focused service.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily street cleansing duties in line with route schedules and service standards.
• Safely drive Council vehicles and comply with all driving procedures and regulations.
• Supervise Cleansing Operatives when working together on assigned tasks.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE and reporting incidents or defects.
• Attend mandatory training and undertake additional cleansing or driving duties as required.

Essentials:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physically fit to undertake walking, lifting, bending and carrying duties.
• Willingness to work a rota including weekends, bank holidays and extra statutory days.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

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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