Driver/Operative (Grade 4)

Job Description

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance
Job location Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES,
United Kingdom
Newport City Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £13.68 per hour

Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per specification of the Contract, and in accordance with the Daily Route Schedules.

To drive Council vehicles complying with all instructions as issued in the Driver Handbook.

Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations, including the wearing of Council uniform, including protective clothing, and footwear.

To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/ supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc.

When instructed attend all training courses.

Undertake such driving/cleansing duties as directed by the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing).

Qualifications and Experience

Hold a current, full, UK driving licence (essential)

Able to demonstrate experience of working in a refuse/cleansing environment (desirable)

Supervisory Responsibilities

The postholder will supervise Cleansing Operatives when working together

Supervision Received

Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors

Education/Qualifications/Knowledge

1.1 Demonstrate a knowledge of the Newport City area

1.2 Have an understanding of the demands/requirements

Experience

2.1 Able to demonstrate experience of working in

2.2 Have supervisory

Aptitudes and Skills

3.1 Possess the ability to work on your own initiative

3.2 Possess the ability to work as a good team player

3.3 Possess the ability to work to targets and deadlines

3.4 Ability to identify priorities and manage the progress of your own work, and completing demands

3.5 Possess good customer care skills