Helping Hands Team Member

We are looking for Helping Hands Team Member that will ensure litter free and well-maintained grass areas within all parts of the borough reaching an agreed standard., Grounds Maintenance and cleansing

• Sweeping, litter removal, clearing of leaves, fly tip and bonfire removal.


• Edging grass verges.


• Use of power tools as directed i.e. strimmers and blowers.


• Mowing as directed using pedestrian and ride-on controlled machinery.


• General driving duties including routine vehicle maintenance/inspection and vehicle cleaning.

Other Duties


• Deal with customer requests for service enquiries/complaints


• Report any defects to Team leader/Line Manager


• Act in a professional manner at all times and promote the Council in a positive manner.


• Be fully aware of health and safety requirements in relation to any task undertaken and ensure that safe working practices are adopted at all times.


• Attend training and briefing sessions when requested and take personal responsibility to improve and develop your skills, knowledge and ability.


• The need to adhere to adhere to Council's Policies and specifically the Equal Opportunities Policy, Health & Safety Policy and the Code of Conduct.


• The need to comply with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of Council records and information.


• The need to comply with the Data Protection 1998 and the principles enshrined within it in respect of personal information held by the Council.


• Carry out any other duties that may be required commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.


The candidates must have:

• Full understanding of risk assessments and health and safety requirements associated with grass cutting and litter removal operations


• Excellent customer focus


• Positive approach to team working and working co-operatively with colleagues.


• Full driving licence


• Approved training on the use of ride on mowers including:


• John Deere 1545/1445/900's


• Shibaura


• Pedestrian Mowers including:


• Honda, John Deere, Hayter, Alko, Efco


• Hand held machinery:

Strimmers
Blowers

• Experience of grass cutting operations and associated tasks within local authorities.


• Positive approach to team working and working co-operatively