Street Cleansing Operative

Hunt 4 is recruiting a Street Cleansing Operative to join our client in Gloucester. You will be required to work in adverse weather conditions as the job is outside. Main purpose of the job: To carry out a wide range of routine street cleaning activities in various location throughout the district/external locations in accordance with service level agreement. Hours: Saturday and Sunday 04:30 - 12:00 Key duties and responsibilities: * Undertake visual daily checks of the vehicle before it is used to ensure that the vehicle is in good working order, including checking oil, water, tyres, lights and beacons. * To work with other street cleaning crews and vehicles in a team to clear areas where necessary. * To empty, clean and correctly replace litter bins on an agreed emptying schedule. * To clean given areas to a specified standard removing all litter, animal droppings, leaf and twig fall, dirt and dust, loose chippings and other deposits, using a range of tools provided. * To remove any reported fly —tipped waste as directed, taking due consideration to any possible dangers (for example asbestos or sharps) Qualifications: Full driving licence to be able to drive of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weight minimum. Knowledge and experience: * Possess basic knowledge of vehicle, plant and machinery used for street cleaning activities. * Have basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements with cleansing activities. Skills and Abilities: * Ability and experience of driving transit sized caged vehicle safely * Ability to make required daily checks on vehicles * Ability to read, respond to and sign off works instruction tickets * Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions * Flexible approach to working hours and tasks allocated * Be fit and able to lift heavy objects (and walk 8-10 miles each day at a brisk pace) * Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision Experience of working on street cleaning/grounds maintenance activities is desirable but not essential. There may be a requirement to work at other locations to meet the needs of the business. You may need use of a car for work purposes. Job Type: Part-time