Job Title: Gully Tank Attendant
Salary: £24,480 - £25,183
Hours: 35
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds
The Gully Cleansing Team is excited to offer a 35 hour Gully Tank Attendant vacancy.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic service that affects every resident within Leeds. With over 148,000 gullies and 48 kilometres of linear drainage to cleanse, the Gully Cleansing Service plays a vital part in keeping the City highways safe and free from surface water ponding.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our and ambitions.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and passionate individual to join our team, who demonstrates a commitment to service delivery. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of an award winning team whatever the weather!
The Council values and behaviours are key to how we improve what we do. You will need to be open and honest, have a great work ethic, be flexible in your approach to work and committed to helping promote positive change in the workplace.
About the role
The shift is a 4 x 3 working pattern as below:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
The average working week is 35 hours. The start time is 06:00 and the finish time is 16:30.
You will be expected to be available to cover emergency call out, for which additional payment will be made. You will also be expected to be available for planned work in traffic sensitive locations, at times outside the normal shift pattern, which include working nights, and you will on occasions start early 04:00 to meet service needs, enhanced rates of pay may apply, dependant on timing, as outlined in the NJC conditions.
Please note that in addition to the salary quoted, this post also attracts enhancements that recognise the requirement to work alternate weekends and Bank Holidays when they fall on your shift.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
1. a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
2. membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
3. flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
4. a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
5. a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.
Read our guidancefor further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you are interested but would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Baz Ali for an informal discussion. He can be contacted on 0113 3781690.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
Job Description
Job Purpose: The emptying of gullies and the disposal of waste.
Responsibilities for Grade:
6. Carry out cleansing and emptying of gullies in accordance with the work programme and procedures. Use appropriate equipment to fulfil the duties i.e: tongs, grate – lifters, crowbars, water-hydrants, pipes etc. Use the jetting mechanism when necessary to clear obstructions.
7. Ensure at all times that Health and Safety regulations are observed and complied with. All work is to be completed in accordance with the appropriate Risk Assessment and Safe Working Procedure.
8. Ensure that specific gullies are completed in accordance with the programme of work. Report any failure to complete the programme of work to a Chargehand/Supervisor immediately or at least at the end of the working day.
9. Be prepared to respond to emergency requests outside normal hours.
10. Attend training courses as necessary.
11. Report suggestions for improvements to the service to a manager/ Supervisor to increase efficiency in service delivery.
12. Dispose of waste into the appropriate manner. Take care to avoid waste being scattered. Extra care must be taken when handling potentially hazardous or toxic waste.
13. Use and work with any in-cab technology regarding the daily work.
14. Inform Chargehand/Supervisor of any problem with the mobile phone and be responsible for safe keeping.
15. Carry out all work with the highest standards of behaviour and conduct thereby reflecting the importance of the role as an ambassador for the City and the Council. In particular, to respond courteously and professionally to contact with and requests from our customers.
16. Wear protective clothing, boots, gloves, high visibility jackets, ear defenders, visor, etc. as required by the Risk Assessment and Safe Working Procedure.
17. To flexibly carry out any other duties in line with the general character of the post and consistent with its level of responsibility as required by the Council.
18. Abide by the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post and as an employee of the Council.
19. Consider the implications of the Council’s Green Strategy Objectives in carrying out the duties of the post as an employee of the Council.
It should be noted that this job description is subject to occasional changes to incorporate other commensurate duties and responsibilities in response to organisational change/review and to assist flexibility. The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post as specified by the Manager.
Qualifications: None
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements.
Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview or Certificate.
Skills Required
20. Ability to follow programmes of work and route sheets.
21. Ability to work as part of a team.
22. Ability to communicate effectively in a polite and courteous manner at all times with both other employees and members of the public
23. Willing to work unsocial hours at short notice.
24. Willing to undergo further training.
25. To wear appropriate clothing as required.
26. To carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the Council’s Health and Safety Policies.
27. Willing to abide by the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post, and as an employee of the Council.
Knowledge Required:
28. Knowledge of Health and safety legislation, Safe working practises, Ability to undertake dynamic risk assessments.
29. Knowledge of the importance of reporting any incomplete work or difficulties and identifying and reporting vehicle defects.
30. Knowledge of the importance of dealing with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner.
Experience Required:
31. Experience of carrying out manual work.
Behavioural & other Characteristics required:
Ability to work as part of a team, proactive and commited to the success of the service. The service operates over 7 days a week on a repeating shift basis (4 by 3) as follows:-
Week 1 Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun
Week 2 Wed, Thurs, Fri
A 10 hour day is worked commencing at 06.00 hrs and finishing at 16.30 hrs giving an average of 35 hours a week over the 2 week cycle. All Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays (with the exception of Christmas day, Boxing day and New Years day) are regarded as normal working days and the salary quoted reflects this requirement with no further enhancements.
You will be expected to be available to cover emergency call out, for which additional payment will be made.
You will also be expected to be available for planned work in traffic sensitive locations, at times outside the normal shift pattern, enhanced rates of pay may apply, dependant on timing, as outlined in the NJC conditions.
During your employment with the Council your terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with collective agreements negotiated from time to time by the National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Government Services, as set out in the Scheme of Conditions of Service as supplemented by local collective agreements reached with trade unions recognised by the Council and by the rules of the Council.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
32. Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
33. Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
34. Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
35. Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
36. Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
37. Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
38. Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
39. Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
40. Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
41. Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
42. The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is desirable that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates are not required to meet all the Desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.
Skills Required
43. Able to work as part of a team
44. Possesion of a full current driving licence
Knowledge Required
45. Knowledge of the Local Authority
Experience Required
46. Experience of working in a similar environment
Behavioural & other Characteristics required
47. Need to be prepared to attend training courses as identified by your supervisor and commitment to the success of the department.
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