Cleansing Labourer

Dorset Waste Services is looking for a cleaning operative to work at the Crookhill Depot in Weymouth. You will be working as part of a team on the cleaning service. To clean public areas and be responsible for maintaining standards of cleanliness for Dorset Council.
The post will require a B-category driving licence as the role will involve driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and may require you to tow a trailer. Responsibility will include daily vehicle checks, including ensuring the vehicle is mechanically operational and roadworthy., We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant.
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You must be prepared to work in all weather conditions, make early starts, and be able to work flexible hours. You must be able to take and give instructions and have good communication skills, as you will be dealing with members of the public on a regular basis. This is a physically demanding job.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake duties relating to the manual sweeping, collection, and removal of litter, dirt, and debris, as well as the installation and emptying of litter bins and dog bins. The position provides a good variety of work and the opportunity to train for new skills, including traffic management, working at heights, strimming, hedge cutters, abrasive wheels, and graffiti removal. This position will require weekend working as part of a rota.
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• a good understanding of health and safety with previous experience working in waste management


• good local knowledge of the Weymouth & Portland area


• experience of working to clearly defined schedules within prescribed criteria


• experience working in a customer-focused focussed environment


• knowledge and experience within a cleansing role


• knowledge of relevant standards and techniques


• working knowledge of driving-related vehicle maintenance


• good communication skills


• systematic and well organised


• ability to work on your own or as part of a team


• prepared to work in all weather conditions


• willingness to work out of hours in emergency circumstances
  
  We're passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception.


At Dorset Council we:

• provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents


• have ambitious aspirations


• are excited about our future


• care about Dorset and all the people who live here


• know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success


You will:

• have access to a range of employee benefits


• be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed


• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression


We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.

We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our behaviours. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.