Cleansing Operative Driver/Crew Leader (nightshift) - Seafield Depot at City of Edinburgh Council

Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

29850.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Street Cleaning, Litter Collection, Environmental Inspection, Operational Supervision, Customer Care, Vehicle Maintenance, Health and Safety Compliance, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication, Technology Use, Waste Removal, Task Allocation, Community Engagement, First Point of Contact, Equipment Servicing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Cleansing Operative Driver/Crew Leader (nightshift) Seafield Depot Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 Hours: 36 per week This position is to work 4x4 (4 days on 4 days off) on the night shift street cleansing driving vehicles to the appropriate licence held. B Licence There is an unsocial hours payment of £9,385.15 The purpose of this post is to ensure the local environment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness. This will involve undertaking a range of services and activities, including: street and open space cleaning, litter collection, environmental inspection and enforcement. They will be responsible for the vehicle and undertake appropriate checks and paper work. Undertake day‐to‐day task allocation and operational supervision of cleansing operatives assigned to them (this may include lone workers). Act as a first point of contact with the local community providing advice, responding to problems and working alongside relevant colleagues, other CEC departments and agencies ensuring the highest possible standards of customer care are maintained. Carry out the day to day operations of street and open space cleaning, environmental inspections and enforcement, meeting the relevant Service Standards and complying Safe Working Practices. Use hand held technology to record work, receive instructions and report back on actions or problems identified. The post holder will be responsible for removing waste including but not exhaustively litter, leaves, faeces, needles, fly tipping & dead animals from streets and open spaces using the appropriate supplied equipment and servicing of litter bins. To carry out and oversee a range of activities to ensure the efficient and effective cleansing of streets and open spaces through the use of vehicles, equipment and deployment of staff. On a routine basis, and where holding an appropriate driving licence, be responsible for and drive vehicles and use other plant to support operational activity as required. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4] As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours] Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Cleansing Operative Driver/Crew Leader job description [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/39649/cleansing-driver-crew-leader-cec370-jd] View Cleansing Operative Driver/Crew Leader person specification [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/39651/cleansing-driver-crew-leader-ps-01-05] THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL About Us: Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland’s capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and deliver key services across our capital city. We’re the second largest local authority in Scotland with a workforce of over 19,000 who all play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting vital services to over 500,000 residents. We offer an incredible variety of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. Join us and you’ll find a role where you can make a difference and grow your career. Our Culture: Our Behaviours, respect, integrity, and flexibility guide everything that we do, and we strive to make sure all colleagues feel valued and have a sense of belonging in the workplace. We want to make sure that we bring people into our roles who demonstrate Our Behaviours and are dedicated and committed to our purpose of serving our community. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service to meet citizens needs and make the city a better place. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours]. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We recognise the benefits that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we’re committed to employing a workforce that represents the population of the city we serve. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups including women, LGBT+ people, racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities and people who are neurodivergent. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we're delighted to announce that we have extended our guaranteed interview scheme to include all applicants who are or have been care experienced, and who meet the essential criteria for the post. This extends our current arrangements of being a Disability Confident Employer, that guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the criteria for the post and who declare a disability. Happy to talk flexible working. Colleague Support and Wellbeing As outlined in our People Strategy 2024-27, we aim to nurture a healthy workforce where we can all thrive. We offer regular events, initiatives and learning opportunities covering a range of different health and wellbeing topics. We’re committed to supporting employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. There are several policies in place to support this ranging from flexible work options to career breaks. Our full suite of employment policies can be found here. We have a range of support options available including access to counselling, a mental health support service, an occupational health service, speak up supporters and a colleague listening service. Reasonable Adjustments: We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we’ll work hard to ensure that we meet the changing needs of colleagues throughout their time with us. We’re also geared up to support all candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates invited for interview, should let the hiring manager know what they need, and they will do everything they can to accommodate your request.

Responsibilities

The Cleansing Operative Driver/Crew Leader is responsible for maintaining the local environment's cleanliness through street and open space cleaning, litter collection, and environmental inspections. They will supervise cleansing operatives, manage vehicle operations, and engage with the community to address concerns.