POSITION REFERENCE:50119122

Directorate: Growth & Sustainability | Service: Environment & Transport
Salary: £27,711 - £30,060
Working Arrangements: 4 on, 4 off shift pattern
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
See our range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/
Closing date: 25/07/2025 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

WE’RE AN AWARD-WINNING COUNCIL AND ONE OF THE BIGGEST EMPLOYERS IN THE BOROUGH, SUPPORTING AROUND 243,000 PEOPLE. WE PUT PEOPLE AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO, AND THAT INCLUDES OUR EMPLOYEES. AS PART OF THE TEAM, WE OFFER LOTS OF BENEFITS AND REWARDS TO SUPPORT YOU TO THRIVE AND GROW, LIKE FLEXIBLE WORKING, EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS, SUPPORT FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT TO GROW YOUR CAREER AND DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Environment & Transport team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

ABOUT THE POST:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our fast paced and high performing team within the Town Centre area, performing a vital function as a Team Co-ordinator.

The key duties associated with this role will include the following: -

• Co-ordinating teams to ensure scheduled and reactive workloads are appropriately resourced and tasks are completed to the highest of standards.
• Undertaking operational duties outdoors in all weathers which will involve a range of physically and mentally demanding tasks.
• Be polite, friendly, and approachable ensuring compliance with BMBC customer care policies.
• Driving a council vehicle without trailers and use of powered, mechanical and hand tools to complete varied workloads.
• Compliance to relevant legislative and health and safety requirements.
• Provide cover for the Team Leader in periods of annual leave and absence.
• Supporting partner services and departments to assist with delivering different social and cultural events in the town centre where necessary.
• Working to support the service as requested by management.

(This list is not exhaustive.)
The role will be based across the Town Centre areas and will be based from Glassworks, however this is subject to change dependant on service needs. You will report directly to a Team Leader and will be expected to carry out allocated work in accordance with the respective job profile to a high standard of safety and quality.
You will have experience of working in all weather conditions and will be able to undertake duties, often under pressure to meet targets and deadlines while also always remaining effective and efficient.
You must hold a valid UK driving licence.

WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE PREPARED TO START WORK WITH ALL THE NECESSARY LEGAL DOCUMENTS, SUCH AS A VALID VISA, RELEVANT TO THE TYPE OF WORK YOU WILL BE UNDERTAKING. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT OUR ORGANISATION DOES NOT POSSESS A HOME OFFICE LICENSE AND, AS A RESULT, IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR ANYONE SEEKING A VISA AS A SKILLED OR TEMPORARY MIGRANT WORKER.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

The key duties associated with this role will include the following: -

• Co-ordinating teams to ensure scheduled and reactive workloads are appropriately resourced and tasks are completed to the highest of standards.
• Undertaking operational duties outdoors in all weathers which will involve a range of physically and mentally demanding tasks.
• Be polite, friendly, and approachable ensuring compliance with BMBC customer care policies.
• Driving a council vehicle without trailers and use of powered, mechanical and hand tools to complete varied workloads.
• Compliance to relevant legislative and health and safety requirements.
• Provide cover for the Team Leader in periods of annual leave and absence.
• Supporting partner services and departments to assist with delivering different social and cultural events in the town centre where necessary.
• Working to support the service as requested by management