Cleansing Operative at Croydon Council

London Borough of Croydon, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

30288.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litter Picking, Litter Bin Emptying, Graffiti Removal, Vandalism Reporting, Public Toilet Cleaning, Chemical Safety, COSHH Regulations, Hazard Reporting, Sweeping, Leaf Collection, Driving, Smartphone Use, Shift Work, Customer Facing, Communication Skills, Teamwork

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary range: Grade 3 £29,436 - £30,288 p.a. plus fantastic benefits Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Croydon All roles are full-time, 36 hours per week which includes working weekends and bank holidays. Croydon is the fifth largest borough in London, covering an area of approximately 33 square miles, which includes over 120 parks and open spaces used by over 397,000 residents and more than 1000 miles of roads and pavements. Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, and residents expect and deserve to feel proud of our borough as they walk down the street. As part of the mayor’s business plan, we work with residents and contractors to look after our streets, parks and open spaces, so that Croydon is a place that residents and businesses can feel proud to call home. This is an exciting time to be working in Croydon as we look to ensure our Parks Cleansing Team is fully resourced, this provides an opportunity for you to work as part of a customer focussed, service delivery team carrying out cleansing operations across the boroughs parks and open spaces. We are currently recruiting 4 Parks Cleansing Operatives. These posts are part of a small but very busy team responsible for the cleansing maintenance of our Parks and Open spaces in the borough. Knowledge of the borough and experience of working in a cleansing and or park environment would be an advantage, tasks undertaken as part of the role include: Litter picking parks and open spaces. Empty litter bins, large litter cages and dog waste bins. Remove graffiti and reporting of vandalism or damage . Open, close and cleaning of public toilets. Ensure the safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Follow health and safety procedures, including COSHH regulations. Report hazards or maintenance issues to the supervisor. Sweeping of path ways and leaf collection either mechanically or by hand. Driving company vehicles . Use of smart phone devices for recording of completed works. Working in a shift pattern, this role include working weekends and bank holidays. Any other duties as may be required. A full clean UK drivers licence is essential, as driving of 3.5 tonne vehicles and 4x4 pickup trucks is part of the requirements of the role. This is a customer facing role therefore good communication skill with the park users, parks friends groups and members of the public is essential, as well as delivering a quality service, would be an advantage. Just as important will be your values, attitude and approach, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure that our residents receive an excellent services. To view the Cleansing Operative role profile please Click here. Croydon Council’s priorities The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities Key business plan outcomes: Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer Croydon Council’s new ways of working Equal Opportunities Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.

Responsibilities

The operative will be responsible for carrying out cleansing operations across the borough's parks and open spaces, including litter picking, emptying bins, removing graffiti, and cleaning public toilets. Tasks also involve ensuring the safe use of equipment, following health and safety procedures, and driving company vehicles.