Job Introduction
The Ancillary Services department deal with fly tip removal, abandoned vehicle removal, litter bin installation & maintenance, graffiti removal all team who install and maintain litter bins throughout the Bradford District.
We are looking for a Temporary Litter Bin Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated team in the Ancillary Services department. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city. The role end date is 31st March 2026.
The main responsibilities of this role:
- Provide and litter bin installation and maintenance service ensuring Health & Safety is adhered to at all times.
- Installing and repairing litter bins throughout the full Metropolitan District.
- Painting and refurbishing litter bins.
- Using and maintaining specialist tools
i.e., Kango hammer, Stihl Saw, hammer Drill, Generator, Power Washer.
- Responsibility for vehicle, including operator checks and paperwork and materials/equipment and other assets issued to you.
- To keep, maintain and provide job/work documentation as required by management.
- To carry out such other duties or an equivalent or lesser nature as deemed necessary due to the astringencies of the work load.
- Required to work in the main within recognised procedure, but will be expected to exercise judgement/initiative in dealing with situations as they arise.
- Concentration is required to ensure that maintenance work is carried out in a safge and effective manner.
- To be alert to problems as they occur reporting back to the Ancillary Services Supervisor.
- Postholder required to prioritise workload in order to deal with situations that may arise e.g., weather conditions, slippery floors.
- The role is essentially physical with a large proportion of time spent manually moving and installing equipment and litter bins and can involve the lifting and carrying of considerable weight.
- Manual Handling procedures must he adhered to when carrying out any type of lifting.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact dawn.priestley@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 also 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. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council’s Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.
