Environmental Services Operative in Widnes

Job Description

Environmental Services Operative

Widnes

£27,608

Permanent and Fixed Term Contract until 31st January 2027

Full Time

Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for 2 experienced Environmental Services Operative to work across our vibrant organisation.

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Duration: x1 Permanent, x1 Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in carrying out a range of horticultural and cleansing operations to open spaces and individual gardens, including but not limited to; litter picking, fly tipping, removal and environmental improvements
• Be proactive in reporting repairs, hazards, defects, fly tipping and any health and safety matters
• Carry out a range of grass cutting operations including Grass cutting with hand, pedestrian controlled and ride on machines
• Pruning and general maintenance of hedgerows and shrub beds with hand tools and powered cutters, including soil preparation and mulching

What You’ll Need:

• Full Driving Licence
• NPTC Unit PA1 – Safe Use of Pesticides
• NPTC Unit PA6 – Use of Handheld applicator
• Lantra / NPTC Use of Rode-on Rotary Mowers
• Experience undertaking a full range of grounds maintenance activities and the use of grounds maintenance equipment
• Understanding and awareness of Health and Safety Regulations
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Ability to follow defined processes and procedures in an accurate and consistent manner

What You’ll Get:

• 30 day holiday entitlement (increasing to 33 days after 3 years service), plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to buy or sell holidays
• Competitive salary
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Supported training and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Competitive Pension Scheme

#J-18808-Ljbffr…