• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils – Stowmarket, IP14 5AT
• £30,559 - £35,235 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 40 hours per week (37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime)
• Permanent

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Operations team to form the newly created REACT team within our Public Realm Service.

To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. 
 

About the role

The role will be based in Mid Suffolk, working out of our depot in Stowmarket.  You will work throughout the whole district as a member of the ‘Respond, Enforce and Clean Team’ (REACT), with minimal supervision to respond to and clean up fly tips, hot spots and any other material as directed.

Though primarily a cleansing role, you will also assist with the enforcement of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act, Environmental Protection Act and other relevant legislation in connection with litter, fly tipping and any other areas deemed necessary; issuing warnings, notices and fixed penalty notices to the general public and local businesses in connection to offences contravening these Acts.

You will actively participate in the publicity and promotion of local environmental issues through education, on a regular basis.

The role is for 40 hours per week spread over 5 working days with the occasional weekend working to meet service needs.

About you

You will be experienced with an operational background either through grounds maintenance or street cleansing and enjoy working outside either individually or as part of a team. You will be proud of the work you do and keen to provide a service to residents and visitors alike.

You will need to demonstrate: 

• operational experience and level of proficiency in a range of tasks (or demonstrate skills you have that could transfer to this role)
• the ability to operate grounds maintenance and street cleansing equipment
• the ability to communicate well with members of the public, colleagues and supervisory staff as well as understanding and practicing good customer care
• a pro-active approach and a flexible attitude
• awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice and responsibility
• computer literacy and ability to use email and mobile devices.
• ability to maintain accurate work records

You must hold a full driving licence and hold the relevant qualification to tow a trailer.
 

About us

Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. 

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are 
consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits of working for us

• Great opportunities for learning and development.
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support Program
• Employee Assist Program
• Health Care Options

For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect.org) and view 'The best things about working for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (youtube)' to find out what our employees say about working for us.

Our ways of working:

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

For more information

If you wish to discuss this role, please contact Mark Sword on 07720 159040 or email mark.sword@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk  

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this job opportunity.

Highway_Cleansing_Operative_REACT__JDPS_2024_(1).pdf  

Closing date: 5pm, 22 November 2024.

In your application, please ensure your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please attach your completed supporting statement to your application. 

Please use your Babergh and Mid Suffolk email address for your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.