We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Driver/Operative, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.68 - £17.67 per hour

Summary:

The Driver/General Operative will work within the Waste Management team supporting Public Protection and Environmental Services. The role involves carrying out street cleansing duties in line with contractual requirements and daily route schedules, while also driving Council vehicles when operationally required.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out day-to-day street cleansing duties in accordance with service specifications and daily route schedules.
• Drive Council vehicles safely and responsibly in compliance with the Driver Handbook and all road traffic regulations.
• Undertake cleansing duties including litter collection, sweeping and environmental maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including the correct use of PPE, uniforms and protective footwear.
• Report incidents, accidents, faults and safety concerns to supervisors or management.
• Attend and complete all required training courses.

Essentials:

• Full current UK driving licence
• Knowledge of the Newport City area.
  
• Understanding of the demands and requirements of working within the public sector.
  
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
  
• Strong team-working skills.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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