Mobile Cleansing Operative

| Glendale

Location: Lewisham

Salary: £14.80

Full Time: Permanent

Closing Date: Early applications advised

Job Description

Glendale has managed park and open spaces on behalf of Lewisham Borough Council since February 2000 that has seen many successes, in particular a flagship ‘working in partnership’ model between local authority and contractor, 18 current Green Flag Awards, year on year customer satisfaction survey improvements and has topped the ranking in a benchmarking exercise covering all London boroughs and their open spaces in the Good Parks for London report.

The main purpose of this role is to provide an effective parks and open spaces cleansing service within the London Borough of Lewisham. 

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Removing litter, emptying litter / dog bins and clearing leaves
• Clearing and Recording of Fly tips
• Removal of minor graffiti
• Sweeping of hard standing areas
• Raking and forking of sand pits
• Reporting of defects or hazards as they are discovered
• Drive company vehicles as required
• Assisting the Park Services Supervisor to carry out the requirements of the contract.
• Aid the Supervisor to ensure that work is completed within the set time schedule, to the required quality and standard of the contract specifications
• To wear the correct provided uniform and PPE while at work
• Carrying out operations in compliance with Health and Safety Procedures
• To be aware of the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and, where possible, ensure that the requirements are achieved and adhered to
• Assisting in the development of a good working relationship between colleagues, the client and customers
• Following instructions relating to vehicles and to ensure all equipment is used in safe working condition, in accordance with the Company’s Health Safety and Welfare, Operational Systems Manual and all associated procedures

Qualifications

The Mobile Cleansing Operative must hold a full, clean UK driving licence

Personal

Among the personal characteristics sought:

• Reliable and conscientious
• A can do attitude
• A willingness to learn
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative
• Previous experience of similar work and tasks

30 days paid leave including 8 statutory bank holidays after 5 years service

Notice – Required to give 2 weeks in the first 2 years and 1 month thereafter 

Benefits:

• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal – discounts on travel booking, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure  activities and your day to day spending
• Cycle to work scheme; Company sick pay;
• Career progression, Training and development

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!