Gully Operative

Gully Operative

Reference: OP3568 No. of Vacancies: 1 Location: Endeavour House , Stockport, SK6 2SN Salary: £ 23,500 Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday (06:30 - 14:24)
A requirement of working 2x weeks of nights and maybe a requirement to work a Sunday as part of working weeks or seasonal hours. 
Contract Type: Permanent
At Totally Local Company an opportunity has arisen for a Gully Operative who possess’ a professional demeanour, sound judgement and integrity to join our Street Care team. Application Deadline July 30, 2024 Department Street Care Employment Type Full Time Location Endeavour House, Stockport Workplace type Onsite Compensation £23,500 / year

Key Responsibilities & Activities

To carry out the programmed emptying and cleaning of highway gullies. To carry out the clearance and jetting of blocked gullies and drains on the highway and for private and commercial organisations when instructed by management. This may include the use of various equipment and tools to clear blocked gullies To operate any in cab technology in relation to reporting data on gulley operations To receive work instructions from either the Streetcare Supervisor and or Assistant Group Manager To identify and understand the task to be undertaken  To carry out the task, in a safe and effective manner, with regard to Health & Safety and other relevant legislation  To use all equipment and machinery effectively, efficiently and in accordance with safe working practices. Including driving and operation of company or hired vehicles and plant, including LGVs, tippers, large and small mechanical sweepers, ride on mowers, tractors, small mechanical diggers, platform vehicles, chipping machines etc and be responsible for daily vehicle checks and adjustments, brush maintenance, routine cleaning and defect reporting. To use all materials in accordance with safe working practices, including manual handling and the COSHH regulations. To keep all materials, plant, equipment and vehicles secure from theft and damage. To complete the works required within the given timescales. To report any faults with plant, equipment or machinery to the Streetcare supervisor/Assistant Manager. To fully participate in operational staff training and development programmes. To maintain good working relationships with the general public and deal with any minor queries or complaints, and to relay any significant customer issues to the Assistant Group manager, for further action. Wearing of appropriate PPE Set out sites in accordance with Chapter Eight of the traffic Signs Manual and other relevant legislation.  Use and operate jetting equipment where appropriate Use of various hand tools, grid lifters, brushes, shovels, scoops etc.  Use onboard in cab technology to report on work progress.  Participation in winter maintenance activities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You'll have experience in working to and achieving operational targets. You'll have the ability to maintain high quality street cleansing standards. You'll have knowledge and understanding of street cleansing, working methods and equipment deployed within the Street care service.  You'll ensure the application of Health and Safety working practice. 

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays.  Lifestyle Benefits – we provide access to huge discounts on a variety of retailers and services, through our lifestyle benefits website.  Cycle to Work Scheme – enabling you to get the bike of your choice (between £100 and £1000), with Tax and NI savings of up to 32%.  NEST Pension Scheme – 6.5% employer contribution if eligible. Life Assurance – twice your basic salary Keen to progress? - we’re committed to providing you with Continuous Professional Development .

About Totally Local Company

Based in the heart of Stockport, provides a huge range of services to the public and private sectors across Greater Manchester. 

Here’s a flavour of what our team of experts do…

You’ll see us everywhere from school kitchens to parks, playgrounds and even up trees We’re the ones that fix roads and clean, light and provide signs for your streets. We empty your bins and help to keep your area secure. We clean schools and office spaces (and more), tidy grounds and dispose of waste too.

We are a safety-first organisation – it is at the heart of everything we do. We make sure that you have everything you need before you start your role – that includes sharing the great benefits you will be entitled to as a TLC employee.

Our People

Across Totally Local Company our people do a huge variety of roles, but one of the things that our teams all have in common is we want to do the very best for the community we support.

Our Hiring Process

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