Street Cleansing Operative

**Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 11 March 2024**

**Closing Date: Friday 1 March 2024**

**Contract Type: Temporary until 11 November 2024**

**Salary: FC3 £22,525.71 to £23,633.23 pro-rata**

**Working Pattern: 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday)**

**Location: Halbeath, Dunfermline, Bankhead, Glenrothes or Cupar Depots
**Supporting Statement**

**Job Details**

Start date - Monday 13 May 2024

Finish Date Monday 11 November 2024

Induction - Friday 10 or Monday 13 May 2024

Thoroughly inspecting public roads and open spaces to determine servicing needs.

Manually removing litter, animal carcases, animal faeces and other debris, Using the appropriate street cleaning equipment as required.

Routine servicing and other maintenance of public litter and waste bins, using appropriate plant and machinery.

Driving allocated vehicles when required.

Routine servicing and maintenance of public litter and waste bins.

Collecting and disposing of waste as per service procedures.

Manually removing deposits arising from illegal dumping. Inspecting and clearing water course grids.

Carrying out hand weeding, hoeing and sweeping.

Using of a range of tools and equipment for cleaning.

Carrying out general labouring duties including manual snow clearing. Ensuring the quality of public cleaning complies with standards specified and defects in the facilities are reported as soon as possible to line manager.

Complying with all Service Health & Safety rules, procedures and accurate completion of any relevant documentation.

Dealing with public enquiries. Assisting the Environmental Cleansing Chargehand in carrying out all tasks required. Undertaking all other duties as required for the role.

Duties will be in line with the grade.

**The Person**

You must be physically able to walk considerable distances every day.

You must be capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers, have physical working dexterity and a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks. You should be a team worker with have clear verbal communication skills and a ‘can-do’ approach to help resolve problems

You must be able to provide regular and effective service

A full driving licence is desirable.

**Further Information**
- **Role Profile**:

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- **How We Work Matters**:

- Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters Framework behaviour framework for more information.
- **Employee Benefits - **Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
- **Directorate Information **Council Department information