Job Description

Job Introduction
We are a team consisting of Road Sweeper, Mechanical Sweeper, Driver Co-Ordinators, Street Cleansing Operatives and Street Cleansing Ambassadors.
Our teams are integral to ensuring the Shipley Constituency of Bradford is kept clean on a daily basis.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join our dedicated street cleansing service to drive and operate a Mechanical Sweeper, sweeping pavements and precincts to clean road channels, road surfaces and other hard surface areas.
This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.
The main responsibilities of this role:

• To drive and operate a Mechanical Sweeper, Sweeping pavements and precincts to clean road channels, road surfaces and other hard surface areas.
• Ensuring all PPE is worn and all waste collection and Health & Safety procedures are followed.
• To undertake relevant training and development activities and to assist with training of new colleagues and highlight any areas of concern.
• To ensure safety of other road-users and the public are a key priority whilst operating the vehicle and while sweeping. Must be fully aware of surroundings including parked vehicles/moving vehicles, access restrictions and pedestrians at all times.
• Be fully aware of vehicle maintenance requirements, operator requirements and undertake and record daily vehicle checks and ad-hoc basic maintenance of vehicle including refuelling, cleaning, oils, water and grease points etc.
• To cover colleagues on other service areas as required, this may include use of different vehicles and equipment within licence parameters.

How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact [Name of Recruiting Manager or Nominated Person] on [Contact Number] or email [Email Address].
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council's Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.

Skills Required