Our Environment & Fleet Management team provides a wide range of integrated services to help keep the environment in which the people of Gateshead live, work and spend their spare time in a clean, safe and attractive condition. This includes parks and green spaces such as Saltwell and Watergate Parks, as well as other green spaces and countryside management. We are also responsible for vehicle and fleet management across the Council, keeping the fleet on the road and enabling a wide range of programmes of work, and several other areas of responsibility. Help us protect and enhance our shared spaces. Do you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your community, and want a role where your efforts have real impact? This is a great opportunity to contribute to a cleaner and greener Gateshead.
Responsibilities
- Manual sweeping, collection and removal of litter, leaves and weeds from public areas.
- Emptying litter bins in public areas.
- Grass‑cutting in public open space areas using pedestrian grass cutters.
- Carrying out work in public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and open spaces, including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, planting and assisting grounds maintenance staff.
- General labouring duties as required and responsible for the use and operation of powered hand tools and light plant.
- Collection of household and commercial waste, bulky waste and vacant property waste within the borough.
- Communicating with members of the public during the provision of the service.
- Ride‑on grass‑cutting role: daily checks, user maintenance and defect reporting of ride‑on mechanical grass‑cutting machinery.
- Street cleansing: setting cleansing routes to keep our streets clean and welcoming.
- Grounds maintenance using grass‑cutting equipment and related machinery, including ride‑on grass cutters in specific roles.
- Refuse & recycling collection: supporting collection rounds and operating on refuse or recycling vehicles.
Requirements
- Full driver’s licence required for all using ride‑on mechanical grass‑cutting machinery.
- Self‑motivation to work independently and take initiative when needed.
- Ability to follow clear instructions and deliver work to a high standard.
- Ability to work as part of a team to get the job done.
- Flexibility and adaptability, ready to take on a variety of tasks across the service.
- Great communication to build positive relationships with colleagues and the wider community.
- Confident customer‑facing skills, with a friendly and professional approach.
- Experience using powered hand tools, light plant and ride‑on mechanical grass‑cutting machinery.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary that reflects your skills and experience.
- Outstanding Pension Scheme – a Local Government Pension that helps you invest in your future. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
- Learning & Development: access to a wide range of training, development and progression opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL and mental health resources.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: save money and stay active with a tax‑efficiency programme.
- Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: gain access to a brand‑new electric or hybrid vehicle through a salary‑sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions.
- Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel and services – plus salary‑sacrifice options on white goods, electronics and more after 6 months of service.
We are delighted that you are interested in working with us. Join us at a very exciting time as we continue to take care of Gateshead and its people and create a place where everyone thrives.
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