Waste & Street Cleansing

Cleansing Operative’s based at Hawthorne Road Bootle/Tulketh/Formby Street Depot

Post is within Street Cleansing and is 5 days, 39 hours per week 7.30am start to 4pm (except last day of the working week when it’s 3pm) finish.

JOB PURPOSE

To maintain optimum cleanliness of designated area. 

MAIN DUTIES

Collect, and dispose of any refuse/spoils/waste/etc as per the defined standards and practices.  This could involve the use of a variety of appropriate receptacles and/or the operation of basic tools and equipment.

Clean and maintain defined areas using appropriate supplies and equipment as necessary and remove all spillages. 

Undertake general basic maintenance of equipment to ensure optimum efficiency of cleansing operation

Report any damage/defects to site or to equipment to appropriate officer

Complete any necessary paperwork

Using mobile technology, maintain communication in accordance with the Council’s procedures and Statutory Regulations.

Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.

In addition, the some/all the following duties will apply according to the type of work assigned:

Remove paint-based and other graffiti /markings from public buildings etc.  Re-paint area as appropriate

Applicants must have the ability to demonstrate reliability, promptness, and good attendance.

Proposed Interview Date(s):  3^rd & 4^th July 2024

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.