Job Description

Driver and Operative

Location:

Telford Street, Newport, NP19 0ES

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Duration:

3+ Months

Working Hours:

Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate:

13.26 per hour

Job Ref:

OR13642

Job Responsibilities

Carry out contractual street cleansing duties under the supervision of the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) and Supervisors. Drive Council vehicles as operationally applicable, adhering to the Driver Handbook instructions. Complete cleansing tasks daily as per the contract specifications and daily route schedules. Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations, including wearing the Council uniform and protective clothing and footwear. Take reasonable care of own and others' safety, cooperate with managers/supervisors in statutory health & safety duties, and report incidents, accidents, and faults. Attend all training courses when instructed. Undertake driving/cleansing duties as directed by the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing). Supervise Cleansing Operatives when working together.

Person Specifications

Hold a current, full UK driving licence (essential). Demonstrate knowledge of the Newport town area (essential). Understand the demands/requirements of working in the public sector (essential). Possess the ability to work on own initiative and as a good team player (essential). Possess the ability to work to targets and deadlines (essential). Identify priorities and manage the progress of own work, completing demands (essential). Possess good customer care skills (essential). Demonstrate commitment to improving and developing own performance (essential). Willingness to learn and develop new skills (essential). Possess enthusiasm and an interest in serving the public (essential). Self-motivated, with a confident, positive attitude (essential). Possess stamina to undertake considerable walking, bending, lifting, and carrying duties (essential). Able to work a rostered shift pattern, including weekends, bank holidays, and extra-statutory days (essential). Able and prepared to work outdoors, irrespective of weather or conditions (essential). Understand and demonstrate a willingness to promote positively the Equal Opportunities Policy of Newport Town Council (essential).

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 13.26 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Experience:

Driver/Operative : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person