Driver Operative (neighbourhoods)

A bit about us:
liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. we've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

working at liverpool city council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. we care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

we are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

we are looking to recruit a driver operative to join our residential cleansing team within the neighbourhood and housing directorate.

in the role of driver operative you will work as part of the residential cleansing team and will drive and operate a range of company vehicles in accordance with relevant legislation, company policies and protocols. you will be required to undertake manual and mechanical plant and equipment methods of operation and use technical devices to record activities and assist in the improvement of the service.
duties as part of the role for a driver operative include litter picking public streets, highways, grassed areas/verges, emptying of street litter bins throughout the city and removal of faeces and dead animals as part of normal duties.
in the role of driver operative you will be required to remove any weed growth and leaf clearance throughout the city and deal with any enquires received whilst working on the network. you will be required to assist with reactive tasks providing a targeted and flexible response to any environmental problems reported.
to be applicable for this role you must hold a full uk driving licence and have knowledge of health and safety requirements associated with street cleansing operations.

Applicants to go to https://jobs.liverpool.gov.uk/jobs/job/Driver-Operative-Neighbourhoods/1891