Reading (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£27,269 - £32,654 + Shift Allowance
37.00
A C1 or C1E UK driving licence is essential part of this role and forms part of the shortlisting criteria; therefore you must state you have this on your CV or application form if it is not mentioned you will not be shortlisted.
5/7 shift pattern starting at 05.30am and will include working weekends and bank holidays.
Our team keep the town’s pavements, roads and other public areas clean and safe, and we’re looking for new team members to join us!
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the role
This job is mainly driving our cleansing machines but you will also be carrying out a range of other cleansing duties, so this would suit someone who enjoys varied outdoor work.
- Driving the compact sweeping machines
- Carrying out street cleansing duties using a range of equipment.
- Maintaining equipment in accordance with checklists
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
About you
If you enjoy driving, manual work and take real pride in a job well done then we want to hear from you!
- You will need to hold a full UK driving licence
- An understanding of general vehicle maintenance.
- Experience of outdoor manual working
- You will need to feel comfortable maintaining mechanical equipment.
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact chris.camfield@reading.gov.uk
Closing date: 19 February 2025
Interview Date: Tbc
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.