Cleaning Operative

️🌟 Cleansing Operative** 🌟🗑️ 💸 Pay: £13.69 per hour 📍 Location: Carryduff 🚛 37 hours per week working in the HRC sites 🚛 Are you passionate about keeping your community clean and safe? 🌍✨ Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a dynamic team? 💪🤝 If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our Operational Services Team as a Refuse Collection & Street Cleansing Operative. 🧹🚮 This is your chance to make a real difference in your local area while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career. 🚀 🌟 Overview 🌟 As a key member of the Operational Services Team, you will play a vital role in delivering an effective and efficient refuse collection, street cleansing, and amenity collection service. 🌟 You’ll be working across various public spaces, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. 🏙️🌳 This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys variety in their day-to-day tasks, and takes pride in contributing to the community. 🙌 🛠️ Responsibilities 🛠️ As a Refuse Collection & Street Cleansing Operative, you will: * 🚶 Perform a full range of cleansing duties, including litter picking, manual sweeping, and removing litter, dirt, leaves, and debris from roads, pavements, and open spaces. * 🗑️ Collect and remove household and commercial waste, bulky items, and illegally dumped waste. * 🐾 Assist with the collection and disposal of dead or fallen animals. * ❄️ Support winter maintenance activities, such as removing ice and snow and spreading salt when required. * 📜 Ensure all tasks are completed according to schedules and at appropriate times. * 🖊️ Complete necessary paperwork accurately and report any changes to workloads to the Cleansing Supervisor. * 🛡️ Comply with all health, safety, and welfare regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). * 🗣️ Provide excellent customer care by offering relevant information and assistance to the public. * ⚡ Attend training sessions and briefings to enhance your skills and knowledge, including first aid training if required. * 📢 Act as the first point of contact for your crew, relaying instructions and liaising with supervisors as needed. 🎓 Qualifications 🎓 To succeed in this role, you will need: * 💪 A strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness. * 🤝 The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. * 🗣️ Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude. * 📚 A willingness to undertake training and adapt to new responsibilities as required. * ⚠️ A basic understanding of health and safety regulations (training will be provided). * 🌦️ Physical fitness to carry out manual tasks in various weather conditions. ⏰ Day-to-Day ⏰ Your day will be varied and active, with tasks including: * 🕖 Starting your day at the HRC site and receiving your daily schedule. * 🚛 Heading out with your team to collect household and commercial waste. * 🧹 Sweeping streets, picking up litter, and ensuring public spaces are clean and safe. * ⚠️ Responding to reports of illegal dumping or other waste-related issues. * 📄 Completing paperwork and reporting any issues to your supervisor. * 💬 Interacting with members of the public and providing helpful information when needed. 🎁 Benefits 🎁 We value our team members and offer a range of benefits, including: * 🕒 A 37-hour workweek with a consistent schedule. * 🎓 Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including first aid training. * 🤝 A supportive and friendly team environment. * 💪 The chance to make a tangible difference in your community. * 🛡️ Access to all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). * 🚀 Opportunities for career progression within the organization. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help keep our community clean and safe, we’d love to hear from you! 💼💬 Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in public service. 🌟 💚 Join us and be a part of something bigger – making a difference, one clean street at a time