Street Cleaner - Always recruiting

Street Scene Operative

• Hourly Rate: £12.58 PAYE
• Location: Doncaster
• Job Type: Full-time, Temp

Join our client's Regeneration and Environment team as an Operative, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of streets and public areas throughout the borough. This position requires a proactive approach to grounds maintenance and cleansing duties, ensuring high standards are met to benefit the residents of Doncaster.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Maintain streets and public areas according to their needs and the designed maintenance and improvement programmes, ensuring compliance with service standards.
• Perform general outdoor duties in all weather conditions, adapting to seasonal work requirements and responding to emergency call-outs as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for customer service requests, handling enquiries directly and maintaining positive customer relationships while representing Doncaster Council professionally.
• Undertake multi-skilled tasks across different service areas to meet ongoing service demands, ensuring a consistent year-round service.
• Operate safely with various equipment and mobile technology, promptly reporting any unsafe conditions or incidents to the line manager.
• Collaborate within the team to provide professional support and share best practices.
• Participate in the Council’s standby arrangements, including winter maintenance and 24/7 emergency cover, actively supporting the Emergency Planning Team during crises.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to street cleansing and grounds maintenance.
• Experience with a variety of horticultural and street cleansing equipment.
• Full driving licence.
• Competency in using IT systems.
• Proven experience in customer-facing roles, with a strong focus on service delivery.
• Willingness to undertake further training to develop skills pertinent to the role.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to contribute significantly to the community.
• Exposure to diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Support for professional development and training.
• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• Secure and easy-to-use online timesheet system.
• Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.

To apply for this Operative position, please submit your CV.