Cleansing Labourer

**About The Role**:
Dorset Waste Services is looking for a cleaning operative to work at the Crookhill Depot in Weymouth. You will be working as part of a team on the cleaning service. To clean public areas and be responsible for maintaining standards of cleanliness for Dorset Council.

The post will require a B-category driving licence as the role will involve driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and may require you to tow a trailer. Responsibility will include daily vehicle checks, including ensuring the vehicle is mechanically operational and roadworthy.

You must be prepared to work in all weather conditions, make early starts, and be able to work flexible hours. You must be able to take and give instructions and have good communication skills, as you will be dealing with members of the public on a regular basis. This is a physically demanding job.
- a good understanding of health and safety with previous experience working in waste management
- good local knowledge of the Weymouth & Portland area
- experience of working to clearly defined schedules within prescribed criteria
- experience working in a customer-focused focussed environment
- knowledge and experience within a cleansing role
- knowledge of relevant standards and techniques
- working knowledge of driving-related vehicle maintenance
- good communication skills
- systematic and well organised
- ability to work on your own or as part of a team
- prepared to work in all weather conditions
- willingness to work out of hours in emergency circumstances

**Further Information**:
Please contact Marc Phillips on 01305 225469 for an informal conversation if you wish further information about the vacancy.

This is a full time role at 37 hours per week.

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.

We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant.

**About Us**:
We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception.

At Dorset Council we:

- provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
- have ambitious aspirations
- are excited about our future
- care about Dorset and all the people who live here
- know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success

You will:

- have access to a range of employee benefits
- be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed
- have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.

We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our behaviours. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.