Housing Depot Operative

• Removal and disposal of bulky waste including fly-tipped items, rubble, garden waste and supermarket trolleys
• Cleaning communal bins, using the pedestrian sweeper to clean large communal areas and washing communal windows using specialist long-reach equipment
• Removal of graffiti with jet washing machine and cleaning communal areas such as balconies panels and pathways
• Reporting to other departments issues such as cleaning and gardening demands to the local green and clean management team and communal housing repairs to local area housing offices
• Reporting bulky items that need investigating to help identify instances of fly-tipping as well as report tenancy issues to relevant departments
• Transporting specialist equipment for use on site
• Working outside in all weathers and demonstrating good manual handling
• Demonstrating a good understanding of Health & Safety practices and safe methods of work
• Using equipment correctly and carrying out regular care and maintenance
• Disposal of waste collected in accordance with legislation and regulations at local amenity sites

• Full UK driving licence and experience driving caged tippers and large vans (up to 3.5 tonne) is essential
• Experience driving up to 7.5 tonne vehicles and towing large trailers is desirable
• Motivated, hard-working, and conscientious individual
• Team-player with good self-awareness
• Ability to make good decisions, take responsibility for actions
• Ability to converse at ease with customers and colleagues in accurate spoken English
• Able to communicate effectively both over the phone and face-to-face
• Willing to take instruction from and be a good listener
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing work situations
• Good timekeeping and a responsible attitude
• Honest person with a positive attitude and good work ethic

Experience driving up to 7.5 tonne vehicles and towing large trailers