At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to maintain a clean, safe, and green environment in the borough.
- Company: Wigan Council, dedicated to community improvement and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, staff discounts, training, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Streetscene operations and good communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 13.26 - 13.26 £ per hour.
Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance.
Salary: Grade 3, £25,583 per annum. £13.26 per hour, 37 hours per week, Temporary until 22/06/2027.
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough. We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role: As an Assistant Streetscene Operative you will work as part of a Team to support the effective delivery of day-to-day Streetscene maintenance operations. You will carry out a range of Streetscene duties to maintain a clean, safe and green environment throughout the borough. You will provide exceptional customer service, be equipped at dealing with a range of customers, and be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the Council when working in the borough. You will lead by example in supporting the service and actively seek ways of improvement and support with suggestions for new ways of working and embracing change.
About you: You will have the knowledge, skills and experience in an operational Streetscene organisation or similar environment, including working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements appropriate to the role. You will demonstrate the ability to work flexibly, in line with service demands, working evenings and weekends when required. You will be able to communicate well with colleagues and members of the public and work as part of a team. You will have experience operating a range of plant and machinery including the full range of grass cutting equipment & powered hand tools appropriate to the role. You will have the ability to obtain a ROSPA approved playground safety inspection qualification or the ability to demonstrate adequate knowledge and experience.
About us: This role will provide the opportunity for successful candidates to be part of a service that supports Progress with Unity and Wigan, being a great place to live, work and visit, while delivering services that are high quality, flexible and responsive. In return you will have access to a range of benefits, a pension, staff discounts, loyalty rewards, training and development opportunities, paid annual leave.
Please contact Parks and Streetscene Service for further information.
Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures.
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