Service Care Solutions currently have a vacancy for an experienced Street Cleansing and Waste Operative based in Plymouth

The main responsibilities will include

• Collecting various types of waste and recycling from commercial and residential properties throughout the city.


• Cleanse public land, highways, and main roads as directed by line manager.


• Carry out grounds maintenance as directed including using mechanical hand tools such as pedestrian mower, strimmer's and hedge cutters.


• Ensure relevant codes of practice and safe working practices are complied with to promote a cleaner safer city.


• Ensure customer standards are adhered to at all times.


• Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.


• Removal of waste or recycling from residential and business properties and public land/highway in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and Codes of Practice.
  
  Carry out grounds maintenance and cleansing as directed in a safe working manner within Codes of practice.


• Responsible for cleaning locations where spillages and split bags have taken place and responsible for safe removal of hazardous substances.
  
  Ensure areas are left clean and tidy after collections /operations, including replacement of bins.


• Report unsafe working practices to line manager.

For this role, you must have

• Be physically fit and able to work outside in all weather conditions.


• Have an understanding of the importance of health and safety and the ability to work safely.


• Have the ability to create a really good impression on our customers and enhance the reputation of the Council


• Have the ability to work as part of a team and to work flexibly to achieve the high standards we set for our services.


• Be able to work early, late or at weekends as required.