We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Brentwood to assist with the appointment of a Street Care Operative, on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £13.54- £17.04 per hour
Summary:
The Street Care Operative will play an important role in maintaining clean and safe streets, town centres, and public spaces across Brentwood. The postholder will be responsible for emptying litter bins, litter picking, collecting household waste, delivering recycling products, and operating vehicles and equipment, including a 3.5-ton tipper van. For suitable candidates, there may also be opportunities to operate a compact sweeping machine.
This role is vital in helping Brentwood Borough Council deliver high-quality street care services and maintain an attractive, welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Responsibilities:
* Work in compliance with health and safety legislation, including safe lifting practices and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Provide excellent customer service when interacting with members of the public, businesses, or colleagues.
* Support colleagues and supervisors to ensure waste collection and street care services are delivered efficiently and on time.
* Maintain accurate records of work completed, including reporting any fly tipping, hazardous waste, or service issues.
Essentials:
* Experience of working in a manual outdoor role (e.g., waste collection, grounds maintenance, street care, or similar).
* Full UK driving licence, with the ability to drive a 3.5-ton vehicle.
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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