Cleansing Operative (Grade 15)

Role title Cleansing Operative Directorate Regulatory & Operational Reporting to Grade   15 Evaluation ref SCG1303 Job Family Ref EST15 Role purpose To carry out street cleansing operations across  Somerset, to enhance and maintain the environment, with little disruption to customers. Key results area Accountability Corporate Responsibilities Understand, uphold, and promote the aims of the council�s equality, diversity, and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all. Operational Duties To carry out street cleansing operations across Somerset. This includes litter picking, hand sweeping, bin emptying, fly tip removal and toilet cleaning, as well as other reasonable duties. Customer Service To be a member of the street cleansing team, carrying out duties that will enhance and maintain the environment, with little disruption to customers. Vehicle use and maintenance Drive a non-LGV vehicle and machinery as required in carrying out the above duties. Carry out basic care and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including checking fluid levels, tyre pressures and wear, bulbs etc. and to maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean and tidy manner.  Ensuring the Daily User Check is completed, and any defects found reported to your area supervisor or Operational Management.

Reporting

Reporting back to supervision on work completed, and the Health and Safety of those that may be affected by your actions or omissions.

Health and Safety

Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do); Co-operate with your employer on health and safety, and do not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare; Follow the training you have received when using any work items your employer has given you. Tell your employer, supervisor or health & safety representative if you think the work or inadequate precautions are putting anyone�s Health & Safety at serious risk. Machinery and use of tools Operate all tools and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with manufacturers recommended instructions. Administrative Duties Maintain accurate and legible records including timesheets, tick sheets, vehicle and machinery defect report forms, pesticide application forms, incident forms etc.

Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills Essential Good standard of education Full UK Driving licence. To be self-motivated and be able to provide a quality level of service with minimum supervision.

Desirable Experience of a hands on, physical role Experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

Dimensions of role

No direct reports No budgetary responsibilities Notes Competencies / attributes Somerset Council has developed an attributes framework which will be a key component of the role; this can be found on the Council�s website. Working conditions: Working outside/no regular office base, in all weather conditions Exposure to disagreeable, unpleasant or hazardous environmental working conditions Working arrangements: The post holder may be required to work flexibly and undertake duties outside of normal working hours e.g., weekends, later in the afternoon/evening, unsocial hours and for special events.

The post is full time, 37 hours per week, however the days worked in the week may vary depending on the needs of the service.