Street Cleansing Team Leader

Job Introduction
**Team Leader / Driver / Street Cleansing Operative**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and passionate Street Cleansing team,

The key functions of the role are listed below, however, please also look at the Job Description and Person Specification as this describes the essential and desirable criteria required for this position.
- To assist the Street Cleansing Supervisor in the day to day running of the Street Cleansing Department, including delegation of work, Staff compliance with Health and Safety and risk assessments, making sure, that staff complete the required paperwork, monitor vehicle condition and cleanliness, undertake quality control inspections or any other duties that will assist Operational Services Management.
- Direct Supervision of operatives in the absence of the Street Cleansing Supervisor. Reporting to the Operational Services Management any problems identified in connection with Street Cleansing Operations. The role is primarily working outdoors, but may also include working in an office environment, using basic IT systems (word, excel, outlook etc), telephones and printers as required. You will also be required to use mobile tablet, computers and smart phones to access and monitor the council’s online reporting system and provide work updates to staff and customers as needed.
- To give advice and guidance and on the job training to other staff as required to meet the service objectives.
- Undertake environmental street cleansing activities such as mechanical and manual sweeping, clearance and removal of litter, silt, leaves, weeds, and any other foreign materials from pavements, precincts, road surfaces, grass verges, flower beds and any other land as required by Operational Services Management.
- The post holder will also be required to hold a current full UK driving Licence with the following categories, Class B, B+E, C1 with a maximum of six penalty points. Ideally we would also like post holder to hold a valid Driver CPC Licence.
- The work also includes removing and disposing of unpleasant and disagreeable items including emptying of litter and dog foul bins, removing faeces, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Using hand tools and mechanical equipment to cut hedges, strim grass, cut back vegetation, clear weeds or undertake any other suitable work as and when required by the Operational Services Management.
- Observe and follow all appropriate safe working practices, ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and assist the Operational Services Management by promptly bringing to their notice any work/hazard which could result in injury to persons or damage to equivalent or property. Co-operate with the Council’s Health & Safety Officer and Street scene management regarding health and safety matters.
- Complete all necessary timesheets, vehicle check sheets, defect report sheets and other documentation as required by the Operational Services Management, Department of Transport, Health & Safety Executive and Department of the Environment.
- The normal working week will consist of working Saturdays on a Rota basis, there may also be a requirement to work additional Saturday’s as and when required to provide cover for Holidays and Sickness. If you are unable to work your planned Saturday due to Holiday Requests, it will be your responsibility to arrange cover with colleagues before your holiday is authorized.

We reserve the right to carry out a Basic DBS as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard with relevant checks dependant on the requirements of the role within the Council and in line with relevant legislation after your appointment.