Streetscene Operative

Streetscene Operative 2
The Streetscene Operative 2 plays an important role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety and appearance of highways, open spaces and Council-owned land across the County Borough. As part of the Environment Department's Streetscene team, you will help deliver a wide range of frontline services including highway maintenance, grounds maintenance, cleansing, refuse and recycling collection, and environmental operations.

This is a skilled operational role suited to individuals with experience in maintenance, grounds maintenance, waste management, environmental services or civil engineering environments who are looking to further develop their skills and experience. Working as part of a team, you will undertake a variety of manual and skilled duties to help maintain and improve the local environment.

As a Streetscene Operative 2, you will:

• Carry out manual and skilled work on the public highway and other Council-owned land under the direction of the Area Co-ordinator.
• Undertake operational duties in service areas including:
  • Highway maintenance
  • Verge and open space maintenance
  • Cleansing services
  • Refuse and recycling collection services.
• HGV driving on scheduled and non-scheduled routes.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment safely and effectively when authorised and trained to do so.
• Assist with the supervision and checking of colleagues working on small operational schemes.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver efficient and effective frontline services.
• Provide a professional service when dealing with members of the public and road users.
• Attend training and development activities to maintain and enhance your knowledge and skills.

We're looking for reliable and committed individuals who have practical experience and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

You will:

• Hold a full driving licence (Class 2/class1 or C, C1+E)
• Be able to read and write and follow operational procedures.
• Be capable of undertaking physically demanding work.
• Be able to operate and maintain a range of plant and machinery.
• Have experience in highways maintenance, grounds maintenance, cleansing services, waste management, civil engineering or a similar operational environment.
• Have an understanding of health and safety requirements within maintenance and operational services.
• Be skilled in at least two maintenance disciplines, such as construction, horticultural work, recycling or waste operations.
• Have good communication skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues, supervisors, managers and members of the public.
• Be able to organise and prioritise work effectively.
• Demonstrate a positive and self-motivated approach to work.
• Be willing to undertake relevant training to support your development.

Hold an up-to-date Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and Digital Tachograph, and experience in at least two areas of maintenance work i.e. skilled construction work, horticulture, recycling and refuse work would be beneficial, but is not essential as full training will be provided.

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The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

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