Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance Makerfield Way Depot, Makerfield Way, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2PR Salary: Grade 5, 26,824 - 29,540 per annum. 13.90 - 15.31 per hour 37 hours per week Temporary until March 2026 We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough. We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you! Your role: As a Green it Team Leader you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Green It team. You will direct a team of individuals to maximise output, efficiency and to ensure that tasks are completed to specification standard and within set timescales. You will be accountable for the effective delivery of day to day general and targeted clean ups and site improvement works. You will be responsible for ensuring the required quality standards are achieved inline with Health and Safety requirements and ensuring the service is compliant. You will also assist the Green it Team Co-ordinator in work planning, prioritising your team s workloads and allocating tasks and resources to ensure relevant productivity levels are achieved. About you: You will lead by example by always displaying the Team Wigan behaviours and support the service by actively seeking improvements, suggesting new ways of working and embracing change. Support the services Health and Safety systems by undertaking Risk Assessments, maintaining safe systems of work and contributing to the Health and Safety task audit process. Lead a team in undertaking a full range of operational maintenance tasks in accordance with the required standards of the service and compliant with Health & Safety, in such a way that they maximise output and efficiency. Tasks can include all ground and street related maintenance. Maintain relevant operational records and documentation and submit them promptly. Undertake driving duties, such as transporting staff, machinery and materials, and take responsibility for the security of vehicles, machinery and materials, including fuel, allocated to you. Provide an eyes and ears service across the Borough by reporting any problems you observe, such as blocked gullies, fly tipping, safeguarding issues or anti-social behaviour through the appropriate channels. Liaise with colleagues, customers and members of the public, as required, to ensure a quality service is delivered and safety is maintained, particularly around working areas. About us: Wigan Council has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. This role will provide the opportunity for the successful candidates to be part of an exciting programme that aligns with Progress with Unity, supporting our 2 key missions. In return you ll have access to a range of benefits, including a pension, staff discounts, loyalty rewards, training and development and paid annual leave. Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for TeamWigan. To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer Please contact the Parks and Streetscene Service for further information at streetscenecustomerservices@wigan.gov.uk Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 11th August 2025 To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below: