Street Cleansing Operative - Fixed Term Contract at Bristol Waste Company

West of England Source: WhatJobs

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SALARY: 27,803.14 per annum

HOURS : 39 per week, Mon - Fri 06:00-14:18

LOCATION : Days Road, Bristol

Street Cleansing Operative - Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2026.

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city's sustainability goals while delivering high-quality, value-for-money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for a Cleansing Operative who shares our vision and values to make Bristol a cleaner and greener place to live and work. You will manually sweep, litter pick and cleanse the allocated route, within required timescales and to agreed standards, whilst maintaining compliance with all aspects of health and safety. You may also be required to carry out weed spraying from March to September. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Work in all weathers, walk up to four miles per day and lift/carry 10kgs refuse sacks onto a van. Push/pull a wheelie bin/barrel weighing up to 35kgs and manually sweep, litter pick, empty litter bins and dig out weeds.
To ensure the designated routes are cleansed to the standard expected and all tasks and responsibilities are completed within the required timescales.
Maintain a good level of conduct when communicating with colleagues and the public.
Work individually or as part of a team.
To ensure the job function is carried out safely and in line with Bristol Waste Company (BWC) health & Safety policy and procedures, comply with all BWCs working practices and procedures, ensure all induction methods are employed and followed.
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Essential Requirements for the Role:

Good communication skills in order to liaise with the public and colleagues
Ability to work independently, using initiative and as part of a team
Demonstrate technical knowledge of the equipment to ensure its safe and proper use
Experience or ability to demonstrate suitability for physical work involving pushing/pulling waste bins and lifting waste sacks up to 10kg

Our Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
5% employer pension contribution
Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
200 employee referral bonus
Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
Employee recognition awards and long service awards

Everyone Belongs

We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.