Bluestones Staffing
BSNI are working with Newry Mourne and Down District Council to recruit a Cleansing Operative. This role is temporary.
Number of people required
1
Target start date
05 May 2026
Duration
26 Weeks
Hours per week
36
Rate
PAYE: £13.63 per hour
Job location
24 Strangford Road, Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and Down, BT30 6SR, United Kingdom
Seasonal General operative required for evening shifts Newcastle and surrounding areas.
In light of the on-going Reform of Local Government and the establishment of the new Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, it is expected that role will evolve and transform with on-going changes. The post holder will therefore be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation, and duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the purpose of the job or level of responsibility.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Street Cleansing), the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and efficient street cleansing service, in all weather conditions.
The postholder, normally working within a squad, shall be required to interact with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner and shall be assigned to Environmental Cleansing duties throughout the Council District.
Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake, either individually or as a member of a mechanised cleansing team, duties concerned with the sweeping, collection and removal of litter, dirt, dead animals, leaves and weeds, etc, from public spaces (including roads, pavements and shopping precincts). These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated tools and equipment (e.g. Sharp Kits) and regular inspection and emptying of litter bins. Work unsocial hours as required.
The postholder may from time to time be given the opportunity to carry out refuse collection duties. Such duties may specifically include: Undertaking, either individually or as a member of a team, duties connected with the removal of household, industrial and commercial and recyclable refuse from a variety of locations, eg, houses, shops, schools. This could involve the full use of refuse containers, eg, plastic sacks, wheelie bins, and paladin bins.
The postholder may from time to time be given the opportunity to carry out driving duties in connection with Environmental Cleansing. The postholder must have received assessment to drive specialist vehicles and to undertake team leader and relevant reporting/completion of daily returns.
A local agreement has been negotiated whereby cleansing operatives may be given the opportunity to drive the Council�s Street Sweeping vehicles. Following suitable training, the driver rate will only be paid where an operative has been allocated to driving duties.
Assist driver where requested, to manoeuvre vehicle as assigned, following training.In the absence of the regular driver, or service reserve driver, to ensure that all relevant areas are swept in accordance with Route Schedules and to ensure that any casual staff assigned undertake tasks in accordance with Council procedures and policies.
Operate associated apparatus connected with the vehicle as allocated, in a safe manner.
Responsible for the use of Radio Telecommunications equipment assigned to the vehicle, in accordance with Road Traffic Legislation.
Report, as appropriate, any public safety issues as arise from Council responsibility and any issues as could detrimentally affect the appearance of the Environment.
General
Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance and all relevant Codes of Conduct.
Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
Lead by example by behaving at all times in accordance with the Councils values and promote same within the organisation and externally.
Contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required.
For more information contact Jessica or Debbie on 02895219313
BSNI are an acting recruitment agency.
Where applicable act as Designated Safeguarding Officer in accordance with relevant legislation and Council Policy and Procedure.
When required, assist in the execution of the Council�s Emergency and Business Continuity Plans.
Promote diversity across the organisation and in the Department by adhering to the Councils Equal Opportunity policies and procedures and avoiding all forms of discrimination both as an employer and a service provider.
The list of duties / responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties / responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description.