Neighbourhood Care Operative

Location:

Bolton

Contract Type:
Temporary

Are you passionate about maintaining clean and vibrant neighbourhoods? Our client, a leading organisation in public services, is seeking dedicated Neighbourhood Care Operatives to join their dynamic team in Bolton. This role is essential for ensuring that community spaces are not only clean but also welcoming for all residents.

As a Neighbourhood Care Operative, your main duties will include:

• Street Cleansing:
  Manually sweeping and collecting litter and detritus from highways and open spaces.
• Fly Tipping and Waste Management:
  Efficiently removing fly-tipped waste and sharps, ensuring a safe environment for all.
• Animal Waste Removal:
  Carrying out the manual and mechanical removal of animal faeces from public areas.
• Debris Clearance:
  Clearing accident debris and handling the removal of deceased animals from the highway.
• Bin Maintenance:
  Emptying and cleaning dog and litter bins, including those designated for volunteers.
• Grounds Maintenance:
  Undertaking shrub and flower bed maintenance, hedge cutting, pedestrian grass cutting, and edging grassed areas.
• Graffiti and Leaf Clearance:
  Manually and mechanically removing graffiti and performing leaf clearance tasks.
• Customer Assistance:
  Providing assistance to customers to ensure the smooth operation of services while maintaining a professional image.
• Documentation:
  Recording and completing all routine job documentation, both manually and digitally.
• Driving Duties:
  Conducting gritting of areas or footpaths when instructed, and performing driving duties associated with a full driving licence.

For those with additional qualifications and experience, duties may include:

• Operating a variety of ride-on grass cutting equipment and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
• Undertaking formal high-profile pruning, planting schemes, and landscape works.
• Certification in PA1 and PA2 for weed spraying is advantageous.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A strong commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
• A professional approach to customer service, minimising complaints.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and complete tasks efficiently.
• A valid driving licence and experience in driving larger vehicles is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well‑being of the community while working in a supportive and engaged environment. The role offers a chance to develop skills in public services and to make a tangible difference in the neighbourhood.

If you are enthusiastic about public service and take pride in your community, this role could be perfect for you. Don't miss out on the chance to be a vital part of keeping Bolton clean and beautiful!

Our client looks forward to welcoming dedicated individuals ready to take on the challenge of enhancing the community environment!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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