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Hunt 4 is recruiting a Street Cleansing Operative to join our client in Gloucester. You will be required to work in adverse weather conditions as the job is outside.

Main purpose of the job:

To carry out a wide range of routine street cleaning activities in various location throughout the district/external locations in accordance with service level agreement.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 04:30 - 12:00

Key duties and responsibilities:

* Undertake visual daily checks of the vehicle before it is used to ensure that the vehicle is in good working order, including checking oil, water, tyres, lights and beacons.

* To work with other street cleaning crews and vehicles in a team to clear areas where necessary.

* To empty, clean and correctly replace litter bins on an agreed emptying schedule.

* To clean given areas to a specified standard removing all litter, animal droppings, leaf and twig fall, dirt and dust, loose chippings and other deposits, using a range of tools provided.

* To remove any reported fly —tipped waste as directed, taking due consideration to any possible dangers (for example asbestos or sharps)

Qualifications:

Full driving licence to be able to drive of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weight minimum.

Knowledge and experience:

* Possess basic knowledge of vehicle, plant and machinery used for street cleaning activities.

* Have basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements with cleansing activities.

Skills and Abilities:

* Ability and experience of driving transit sized caged vehicle safely

* Ability to make required daily checks on vehicles

* Ability to read, respond to and sign off works instruction tickets

* Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions

* Flexible approach to working hours and tasks allocated

* Be fit and able to lift heavy objects (and walk 8-10 miles each day at a brisk pace)

* Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision

Experience of working on street cleaning/grounds maintenance activities is desirable but not essential.

There may be a requirement to work at other locations to meet the needs of the business.

You may need use of a car for work purposes.

Job Type: Part-time