Street Scene Operative

Street Scene Operative

Location:

Doncaster Council, North Bridge Depot & Offices, North Bridge, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9AN
Pay Rate: £13.05 per hour PAYE Temporary

Contract:

Full Time, 2 - 3 Month Contract

Working Hours:

6:00am - 15:45pm, Monday to Thursday Doncaster Council is seeking a hardworking and reliable Street Scene Operative to join its dedicated environmental services team on a full-time basis for an initial 2 - 3 month contract. This role has a primary focus on Street Cleansing , helping to maintain clean, safe, and attractive streets, public spaces, and communities across the borough.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality environmental services while providing excellent customer service to local residents. Day-to-day of the role:
As a Street Scene Operative, you will carry out a variety of cleansing and grounds maintenance duties throughout Doncaster, ensuring public areas are maintained to the highest possible standards in line with service requirements and current Health & Safety legislation. This is a physically active role, working outdoors in all weather conditions and supporting a range of seasonal and emergency service requirements.

Carry out street cleansing and environmental maintenance duties across the borough. Ensure streets, public spaces and neighbourhoods are maintained to agreed service standards. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering grounds maintenance and cleansing services. Undertake a variety of outdoor tasks in all weather conditions. Respond to seasonal service demands and emergency call-out situations where required. Act as a professional ambassador for Doncaster Council when interacting with residents and customers.

Deal directly with public enquiries and provide a customer-focused service. Assist with additional multi-skilled tasks across other service areas as required. Operate machinery, equipment and mobile technology safely and effectively. Report accidents, hazards, unsafe working conditions, equipment defects and vehicle issues promptly. Share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute to continuous service improvement. Participate in standby arrangements, including winter maintenance and 24/7 emergency cover.

Support the Emergency Planning Team during emergency situations when required. Follow all relevant Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices. The successful candidate will be a motivated and dependable team player with experience of working in environmental, cleansing, grounds maintenance or similar outdoor operational roles. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation relevant to the role. Experience using a variety of horticultural and street cleansing equipment.

Experience delivering customer-facing services. Good communication and teamwork skills. A strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Basic IT skills and the ability to use mobile technology and electronic systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Full UK Driving Licence Experience operating grounds maintenance or street cleansing equipment Knowledge of Health & Safety practices Customer service experience Ability to work outdoors and undertake physically demanding duties Basic IT skills Benefits:

To apply for the Street Scene Operative position, please send your cv to