Street Scene Operative

We are looking to recruit a skilled and motivated Street Scene Operative - Level 3 (Grade 6) to join our Street Scene service on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a forward-thinking, dedicated team committed to delivering top-quality, customer-focused street cleansing and grounds maintenance services in a modern, efficient, and effective way. Our Street Scene service now brings both functions together to provide a seamless approach to maintaining the borough. This important position forms part of our front-line workforce, carrying out a range of grounds maintenance operations across the Dudley Borough. To carry out horticultural and grounds maintenance support tasks using tractors and their implements including tractor/loaders, trailers and tractor mounted grass cutting equipment and undertake these duties in a safe, effective and efficient manner. Applicants must hold a driving licence 1. Must hold current driving licence with Category F or hold a licence issued on or before 31.12.96 which is subject to checking with the DVLA. 2. NPTC level 1 Tractor Driving or equivalent. Typical duties include:

• Must be fully conversant with all aspects of tractors and their implements, both powered and non-powered.
• A variety of street cleansing and grounds maintenance tasks, such as hedge & vegetation maintenance, grass cutting operations, weed & moss removal, driving duties to include C1
• Maintaining our Housing sites, grass highways and verges and supplying direction and support to the team.
• Other duties may include: Litter picking and bin emptying, manual sweeping & fly-tipping removal
The role will primarily focus on grounds maintenance within the Dudley North area. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong leadership qualities, with the ability to direct daily operations and provide guidance and support to team members. Flexibility is essential, as duties and locations may vary depending on service needs.

Do you have a can-do attitude? Are you committed to delivering excellent services? Are you customer-focused and proud of the work you do?

Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it! You'll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply. Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you've received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful. About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents