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Operative Level 1 Place Team

Employer
Worcester City Council
Location
Worcester
Salary
£23,500 to £24,294 per annum
Closing date
31 Oct 2024
Reference
WCITY/TP/146/145
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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Environment / Conservation
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

An opportunity has arisen within Worcester city council’s Environmental operations team. We are looking for 3 experienced street cleaning/grounds maintenance operatives with excellent knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm to help front line services. You will be working to ensure Worcester is a clean, tidy and safe city.

We are looking for operatives with the relevant environmental services experience to join our team on a permanent basis. As part of our Place team the post holder will work on the front line working as part of the place team. Tasks involve litter picking, hedge cutting, strimming, mowing and general grounds maintenance duties.

A key part of the role will be the ability to deliver good customer service to residents of, and visitors to, Worcester city.

The post holder will have good working knowledge of street cleansing activities and health and safety. We are also looking for someone with experience of working in a busy front-line service.

We place a high priority on health and safety, so candidates will need a good understanding of these practices in a work environment.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of and have experience in, grounds maintenance and street cleaning. 

A full UK driving licence is required.

The hours of work are 37 per week Monday-Friday

For further information please email Neil Jones, Team Supervisor on neil.jones@worcester.gov.uk 

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We would like to help you shine during this process. We can assist with alternative formats for your application or offer a MS Teams interview for example.

If you need assistance with your application a member of the recruitment team will be available in the lower hall of the Guildhall on Wednesday 30th October between 11am and 2:30om. You can contact the team on recruitment@worcester.gov.uk with any queries. 

Closing date: 31/10/2024

Interview dates: To be confirmed

Attached documents
Our Benefits
Person Spec. Operative L1 (Place Team)
Role Profile Operative L1 (Place Team)

Company

Why choose Us?

This is an exciting time to join Worcester City Council!

We may not be a large local authority but we still have ambitious plans, including the development of our historic and beautiful city, increasing tourism and driving economic vibrancy.

Working for Us

Worcester City Council is always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real difference to our city and can help us to continue building on our success.

We are committed to seeking excellence in everything we do, including smarter ways of working and enhancing employee wellbeing.  We have moved away from traditional ways of working for the majority of our roles, towards hybrid working, including home working, hot desking and flexitime.

By encouraging better work-life balance, we gain a healthy, happy, engaged and thriving workforce, who then deliver meaningful outcomes for Worcester.

We will offer You

  • You will normally work a 37-hour week (although we have part time roles too). Annual leave starts at 26 days and rising to 31 days after 5 years' service, in addition to paid public holidays.
  • A generous flexitime scheme (where applicable) that can accrue an additional two days off per month
  • An additional fixed day off over the Christmas period and you can purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday per year.
  • Incremental pay increases within your grade, alongside any national pay awards.
  • Flexible working options including working from home and the right to request a variance in weekly hours and/or a reduction in hours.
  • Our valued Local Government Pension Scheme, where on average we contribute two thirds’ costs to an employee’s one third costs, with tax relief on these contributions, as well as protecting your family on your death You also have the option to exchange part of your pension for a tax-free cash sum on retirement.
  • We want you to develop and thrive in your role so we will invest in your training and professional development, including any required professional subscriptions.
  • A wide-ranging benefits platform, making your salary stretch further, with money-saving deals on your weekly groceries, high street retailers, technology purchases, holidays and luxury items, all accessible via an App on your personal devices.
  • A long service award.

Supporting Your Wellbeing

  • A free and confidential employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24 hours, to aid your work life balance.
  • Time off given for volunteering, for the benefit of Worcester.
  • Heavily subsidised leisure activities at the Council’s gyms and swimming pools (seven centres across Worcestershire).
  • Cycle to work schemes
  • Access to electric bikes for travel between sites
  • Free eye tests for visual display users and seasonal flu jabs
  • Enhanced family friendly policies and enhanced sick pay.

To access your candidate portal, head to https://worcester.wm-jobs.co.uk/members/

Company info
Website
Telephone
01905 722233
Location
Worcester City Council
The Guildhall
High Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2EY
United Kingdom

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