Environmental Maintenance Operative

Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of Tameside Council 2 x Environmental Cleaning Operatives.

To work as part of a multi-skilled Operational Team responsible for carrying out a range of tasks and operations that maintain and improve the quality of the local environment. To show initiative and commitment to ensure that services are provided effectively and in a joined-up way.

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

Fly tipping removal

Litter picking

Emptying litter bins

Graffiti removal

Hedge trimming including cutting back obstructive vegetation

Strimming

Removal of dead animals/syringes

Assist in staging various events

Use of small hand tools in a range of tasksThe duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post or the level of responsibility, and the post holder may also be required to carry out any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post.

Possession of a full valid Driving LicenceYour essential skills, knowledge and experience

Experience of environmental maintenance tasks relevant to the work of the post

Driving experience

Able to quickly learn new tasks and to follow instruction

Able to use small hand tools and equipment safely, efficiently and skilfully

Able to show initiative to tackle new tasks, quickly, effectively and with a high standard of workmanship

Able to work with others co-operatively and effectively to deliver high quality work

Able to work under pressure and to high standards in term...