Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis.*

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives (Street Cleansing & Grot Spots) x 4

Fixed Term until 31^st March 2026.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a Street Cleansing & Grot Spot Operative, as part of the Waste & Recycling Team, within Environmental Services.

You will carry out a full range of street cleansing & grot spot clearance operations, activities and associated tasks in parks and countryside areas, open spaces, highway network, alleyways & other Council maintained land and all associated sites using relevant vehicles, machinery (once training is provided), tools, equipment, and materials specific to the task.

Work to be undertaken in an approved manner with emphasis on safe working practices having regard to colleagues and members of the public.

The successful applicants will be depot-based working across various locations on the Wirral.

About the Candidate:

We are seeking dedicated people to join the team carrying out street cleansing works within the borough, including removal of litter, debris, needles, bulky waste, glass, dog fouling, animal carcases, fly tipping, fly posting and leaf fall operations.

You should have a variety of experience in tools and machinery use including mechanical sweepers and plant machinery; understand and demonstrate safe working practices, and be able to work both alongside a team, and independently.

We are looking for keen, enthusiastic, self-motivated people, experienced in this type of work, capable of working and liaising with a wide diversity of people and experience in the following:

• Developing and promoting street cleansing improvements on footpaths, alleyways, highway network, roadside verges, recreational & coastal areas, open spaces, and allocated sites.
• Working to scheduled work that has been set by managers. Dealing with the public and voluntary groups.

Above all you will be looking to improve the way we engage with our employees, residents, and customers to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk

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