Cleansing Operative

We are looking for Cleansing Operatives in the Exeter area.

Shifts begin between 05.00 and 07.00, finish between 13.00 and 18.00 covering 3-5 out of 7 days, dependent on the role being covered, and preferably able to cover 1 day over the weekend.

The main purpose of the roles is to undertake cleansing services to keep the city looking good.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To be responsible within an identified area either solo working or as part of a team for:

Removing litter and emptying litter bins at regular intervals as demand indicates

Removing small amounts of graffiti, fly post removal, trimming or removing weed growth and cleaning public toilets or car parks, as necessary.

Undertaking basic condition inspections of facilities and reporting any obvious maintenance issues.

Identifying additional reactive work for specialist teams such as grass or hedge cutting, maintenance tasks, mechanical sweeping, tree work, large-scale graffiti removal, hot wash, etc.

To report issues adversely affecting the look and feel of the public realm such as damaged street scene or greenspace furniture and signs, fly tipping, stray dogs, abandoned cars, illegal use of council land, etc.

To undertake training on the safe use of equipment and safe working practices and to achieve a consistently good performance. To undertake work in a safe and effective manner at all times, following City Council policies and procedures, and to be responsible for your safety and that of the public.

To undertake basic recording of information, e.g. play equipment checks, timesheets, daily optimisation sheets.

To work flexibly across shift patterns when required to meet the demands of the service.