Full job descriptionStreet 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:
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