We are working closely with local authority in Swindon to assist with the appointment of a Fly tipping rapid response, on a 5.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £16.29- £21.89 per hour

Summary:

The Fly Tipping Rapid Response Operative is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of public spaces across the borough. The role involves responding quickly to incidents of fly tipping, littering, graffiti, and environmental hazards while ensuring high standards of environmental cleanliness are achieved and maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to incidents of fly tipping, littering, graffiti, and environmental hazards across the borough.
• Carry out sweeping, litter collection, leaf clearance, bin emptying, and removal of waste from roads, pavements, shopping areas, public spaces, and council buildings.
• Safely dispose of hypodermic needles and remove dead animals in accordance with training and procedures.
• Drive and take responsibility for allocated vehicles, including daily vehicle checks, cleaning, and reporting maintenance requirements.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Essentials:

• GCSEs or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics desirable.
• Knowledge of environmental cleansing and waste management procedures.
• Previous experience in street cleansing, environmental services, waste management, facilities, or similar operational roles is desirable.
• Experience driving work vehicles and operating equipment in a public environment preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.
• Training in manual handling, hazardous waste handling, or environmental cleansing is advantageous.

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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