Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Introduction
This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary - a once in a generation opportunity to showcase our district's culture, talent and spirit to the world. This is our moment to shine, and we need your help.
As the UK's City of Culture 2025, the eyes of the nation and world are upon us. Now is the time to stand proud and showcase Bradford at its finest. Together, let's make this a moment to remember.
We are excited to seek motivated cleansing ambassadors with a can-do approach to become part of our City of Culture Team.
The post-holder will be essential to maintaining a high level of cleanliness and customer satisfaction within their designated area, acting in the role of a street cleansing ambassador for the Council.
To provide a litter picking service, empty and monitor use of litterbins graffiti removal as and when required.to support Highways with winter maintenance work eg snow clearance and/or gritting.
The post-holder’s wide-ranging remit is to identify and resolve problems and issues as part of their daily duties, for example broken street furniture, spillages and graffiti and other visible services only referring on issues that can’t be dealt with directly.
The post-holder would be expected to offer suggestions on ways to improve the service based on their observations and first-hand experience in the role.
The post-holder would be expected to offer suggestions on ways to improve the service based on their observations and first-hand experience in the role.
The successful candidate will also report any parking/traffic contraventions and anti-social behavior to wardens or where applicable the Area Operations Supervisor or Area Operations Manager.
To be ready for this opportunity you need to possess:
- Ability to utilise a variety of tools and equipment to tackle issues, for example, litter pickers, brushes, shovels, Kabotas, electric vacuum cleaners for street cleansing, hand-carts graffiti wipes, and anything else that your manager feels will improve your ability to deliver services.
- Will require good mobility e.g. walk long distances, lift and carry. Able to use hand held tools and vibratory equipment.
- Able to undertake heavy lifting with physical effort whilst standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Able to grip with both hands.
- Operatives will be expected to work anywhere within the Bradford Metropolitan District Council area.
- Is required to work in all weather conditions in an open environment.
- Staff are provided with protective and safety clothing.
Please note this role operates on a 4x4 shift pattern which is averaged over 8 weeks, including working unsocial hours and weekends between 6am and 10pm.
Further details can be found on the attached Job Profile. Applicants will need to demonstrate they meet all the special knowledge and experience / qualification requirements detailed in the Job Profile.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Michaela Hall at: Michaela.hall@bradford.gov.uk @bradford.gov.uk
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
