Driver/Operative (Grade 4) – Building Services & Maintenance

Job Description

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES, Newport City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.59 per hour

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors to carry out Contractual Street Cleansing duties and when operationally applicable drive Council vehicles.

Key Results Areas

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

Principal Contacts

Supervisors

Client Officers

Cleansing Operatives

Members of the public