Environmental Services Operative
CV-LibraryWA8, Widnes, Borough of HaltonpermanentPosted: 8 June 2026
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Widnes
£27,608
Permanent and Fixed Term Contract until 31st January 2027
Full Time
Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for 2 experienced Environmental Services Operative to work across our vibrant organisation.
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Duration: x1 Permanent, x1 Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
What You’ll Do:
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Assist in carrying out a range of horticultural and cleansing operations to open spaces and individual gardens, including but not limited to; litter picking, fly tipping, removal and environmental improvements
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Be proactive in reporting repairs, hazards, defects, fly tipping and any health and safety matters
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Carry out a range of grass cutting operations including Grass cutting with hand, pedestrian controlled and ride on machines
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Pruning and general maintenance of hedgerows and shrub beds with hand tools and powered cutters, including soil preparation and mulching
What You’ll Need:
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Full Driving Licence
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NPTC Unit PA1 - Safe Use of Pesticides
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NPTC Unit PA6 - Use of Handheld applicator
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Lantra / NPTC Use of Rode-on Rotary Mowers
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Experience undertaking a full range of grounds maintenance activities and the use of grounds maintenance equipment
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Understanding and awareness of Health and Safety Regulations
*
Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
*
Ability to follow defined processes and procedures in an accurate and consistent manner
What You’ll Get:
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30 day holiday entitlement (increasing to 33 days after 3 years service), plus bank holidays
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Opportunity to buy or sell holidays
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Competitive salary
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Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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Flexible and Hybrid working
*
Supported training and development opportunities
*
Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
*
Competitive Pension Scheme
If you want to work in a role that makes a real impact on improving people’s lives and you know you’d be a great fit, please apply today
Widnes
£27,608
Permanent and Fixed Term Contract until 31st January 2027
Full Time
Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for 2 experienced Environmental Services Operative to work across our vibrant organisation.
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Duration: x1 Permanent, x1 Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
What You’ll Do:
*
Assist in carrying out a range of horticultural and cleansing operations to open spaces and individual gardens, including but not limited to; litter picking, fly tipping, removal and environmental improvements
*
Be proactive in reporting repairs, hazards, defects, fly tipping and any health and safety matters
*
Carry out a range of grass cutting operations including Grass cutting with hand, pedestrian controlled and ride on machines
*
Pruning and general maintenance of hedgerows and shrub beds with hand tools and powered cutters, including soil preparation and mulching
What You’ll Need:
*
Full Driving Licence
*
NPTC Unit PA1 - Safe Use of Pesticides
*
NPTC Unit PA6 - Use of Handheld applicator
*
Lantra / NPTC Use of Rode-on Rotary Mowers
*
Experience undertaking a full range of grounds maintenance activities and the use of grounds maintenance equipment
*
Understanding and awareness of Health and Safety Regulations
*
Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
*
Ability to follow defined processes and procedures in an accurate and consistent manner
What You’ll Get:
*
30 day holiday entitlement (increasing to 33 days after 3 years service), plus bank holidays
*
Opportunity to buy or sell holidays
*
Competitive salary
*
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
*
Flexible and Hybrid working
*
Supported training and development opportunities
*
Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
*
Competitive Pension Scheme
If you want to work in a role that makes a real impact on improving people’s lives and you know you’d be a great fit, please apply today