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Job details Job reference REQ16159 Date posted 17/01/2024 Application closing date 28/01/2024 Location North Bridge Depot Salary Grade 7, \xc2\xa325,969 - \xc2\xa328,665 pro rata Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Countryside/Conservation Attachments

Street Scene Chargehand Job description

Based at North Bridge Depot, Doncaster, DN5 9AN

Salary Details: Grade 7, \xc2\xa325,969 - \xc2\xa328,665 pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, 18.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 28th January 2024

There\xe2\x80\x99s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.

We are passionate about Doncaster - it\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about \xe2\x80\x93 Doncaster is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don\xe2\x80\x99t just take our word for it \xe2\x80\x93 anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

You will be required to work 18.5 hours per week over 2 days on the Monday - Tuesday. Typical hours of work are 0600 \xe2\x80\x93 1715 hrs, hours of work are subject to change.

The role will involve delivering street cleansing and horticultural / grounds maintenance activities across all areas of the borough, to ensure a high standard of customer care is achieved and our service standards are met.

The role is to lead a multi-disciplinary team who carry out grounds maintenance and cleansing duties throughout the borough in line with current Health and Safety legislation. The post requires the successful candidate to be flexible in leading both ground maintenance and street cleansing teams. You will be fundamental in developing and maintaining grounds maintenance and cleansing schedules, supporting supervisors & colleagues to deliver both functions borough wide.

The service covers a variety of tasks and staff are trained on using varied pieces of equipment, (Strimmers, pedestrian mowers, blowers) and vehicles, (ride on mowers, 3.5t/7.5t vans, mechanical sweepers, pedestrian sweepers and RCV\'s).

Duties of Chargehands may include, but are not limited to leading teams to maintain the boroughs parks and open spaces, removal of fly tipping, street cleansing/sweeping and litter picking, carrying out site inspections, planting schemes, maintaining wildflower and naturalising sites.

You will also be required to assist in monitoring performance and standards, inputting accurate data onto IT systems (Microsoft Teams, Excel, Lagan and Mayrise), communicating to colleagues and customers through use of telephone, email and face-to-face contact, recording documentation of work carried out. You will be responsible for issuing equipment, tools and materials to teams, ensuring adequate records are kept up to date and in line with council procedures and supporting Supervisors in the day-to-day running of operations.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the roles are contained in the job profile and role summary.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our page to find out more.

Shortlisting will take place on the 30th January 2024, and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on 5th February 2024.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact Paul Fisher on (Monday-Thursday) by email.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to references and medical assessment.

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