Driver Operative - Greenspaces (lakes Team)

Join us as a driver operative within our lakes, greenspace team.

as part of the role of driver operative within the lakes team, you will be required to operate a range of grounds maintenance related vehicles, plant, machinery, equipment & hand tools. you must be a competent swimmer with the ability to perform cold water rescue (all relevant training & ppe will be provided) and able to carry out the physical tasks associated with this role
to be successful in this role the candidate must be confident working in and around water with the capability to meet the physical demands of the role with the ability to pass the rescue 3 europe, basic water rescue (bwr), 2 day theory & practical course (or similar). duties will include litter & general debris removal; handling of dead/dying/distressed birds/animals; carry out invasive pond weed & vegetation management; deploy water oxygenating equipment & apply various watercourse improvement products throughout the year. all the above tasks may be required by working from the embankment or by physically accessing the waterbody by boat, kayak or with the appropriate ppe (dry suit / waders for example)
in this role of driver operative you will focus on productivity, supporting colleagues to deliver routine & ad-hoc maintenance tasks, continually striving to improve sites for the various stake holders. you’re required to work safely, proactively and with urgency to ensure our services offer best value for our customers
to be eligible to apply for the role you must hold a full uk driving licence (category b) and knowledge of health and safety requirements associated with the role. you must be able to work as part of a team and have good verbal and written communication skills.

please note that this role is a 4 on, 4 off working pattern for 28 weeks (mid-march to late september) which incurs an additional weekend allowance of £3,345.26 per annum. please note this additional allowance will be paid in addition to the salary quoted.

Applicants to go to https://jobs.liverpool.gov.uk/jobs/job/Driver-Operative-Greenspaces-Lakes-Team/2345