Only residents living in Denbighshire who are unemployed and not in fulltime education can apply.
JOB DESCRIPTION
| Employer: | Denbighshire County Council / Work Start scheme |
| Placement Title: | Street Scene operative (South) Denbigh |
| Placement Duration: | 8 |
| Hours of Work: | 18.5 hours per week |
| Salary: | NMW |
| Closing Date: | 03.01.25 |
| Pre-screen Date: | 08.01.25 |
| Interview Date: | Wythnos cychwyn 13.01.25 |
| How to Apply: | Please send your CV to workstart@denbighshire.gov.uk |
| Summary of Work Start Scheme Placement Opportunity | |
| Placement with Street Cleansing team in South Denbighshire Denbigh Induction provided; Reference available at end of programme; guaranteed interview for any DCC vacancy applied for where participant meets all ‘Essential Criteria’ – this dept. requires a full driving license for all jobs at Grade 3 and above. Obtain insight into public realm/streetscene managementWorking alongside fully qualified staff on day-to-day tasksFollow instructions to assist with litter picking, channel sweeping, emptying public litter bins, ground maintenance activitiesOpportunity to develop and extend skills and abilitiesAdhere to Health & Safety requirements. | |
| Duties/Responsibilities | |
| Responsible for public realm including: Litter picking; Fly tipping removal Emptying public litter bins and road sweeping Winter maintenance operations (i.e. hand gritting)public parks, grass/verge cutting | |
| Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Personal Qualities | |
| Basic understanding of literacy and numeracy Able to physically undertake tasks e.g. lifting heavy objects (with appropriate training) of a practical nature on a reasonably continuous basis. Basic relevant Health & Safety awareness Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to other disagreeable conditions e.g. dirt, noise Must hold a full driving license | |
| Special Working Conditions | |
| Outdoor working involving some heavy lifting and manual handling. Potential hazards involved in refuse disposal and fly tipping removal. Full training given. | |