About the role
To undertake mechanical sweeping duties within the Wellingborough area in accordance with the requirements of NNC Street Cleansing services.
What will you be doing?
- To drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles.
- To dispose of sweepings, litter etc where directed to do so by the Cleansing Manager.
- Driving duties include driving and operating of mechanised road sweepers, and transit pick-ups
- Mechanical sweeping duties will be undertaken on a pre-determined scheduled route and as directed by the Cleansing Manager.
- To comply with safe working practices and adhere to the Council’s Safety Policy according to the issued safe working arrangements.
- To comply with standing instructions for drivers of Council vehicles.
- Undertaking duties concerned with the emptying of litter and dog bins, sweeping, collection and removal of litter, unauthorised tipping, dirt, leaves and weeds from public spaces (including roads, paths and shopping precincts).
- Ensuring the best operational relationships between the service and members of the public.
- To carry out additional duties from time to time as instructed by the Cleansing Manager and Supervisor.
About you
Knowledge of streets within the area of operation
2 years minimum driving experience of driving.
Must be familiar with manual work and lifting practices.
Safety Awareness Training.
Road Safety
Customer Care Awareness
Driving licence C1 Entitlement
Certificate of Professional Competence (full CPC)
Reliable and Flexible
Physically Fit
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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