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Are you passionate about making a different to our citizens and the district that they reside in ? Then, we have an existing opportunity for you to join our Team.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists in the Council’s Environmental Services for a Pesticides Operative working from our Depot at Monckton Road, Wakefield. 

Key Responsibilities:

The post holder will be part of a team to deliver a high quality citizen focused service within a neighbourhood in Wakefield districts, which delivers safer and stronger communities by improving environmental quality and increasing the sense of community pride in neighbourhoods.

 You will be working within recognised safe systems and in accordance with all aspects of health and safety legislation.

To undertake street cleansing and weed activities by use of quad weed spraying and hand holed spraying equipment, in a flexible manner, providing a citizen focused service which delivers safer and stronger communities by improving environmental quality and increasing the sense of community pride in neighbourhoods.

What will be expected from me ?

The postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge and experience:- 

• To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders, customers and have excellent communication and inter-personel skills.
• To deal with conflict situations.
• To be self-motivated and can motivate others.
• To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
• To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
• To display good numeracy and literacy skills.
• To have the ability to multi-task and display a flexible working approach.

Essential requirements:

• Driving License category B.
• Hold or obtain NVQ Level 2 or equivalent within 2 years of appointment
• C&G PA1, PA2A and PA6A Pesticide Application Certificate.
• A sound knowledge of operating plant, tools and equipment in a relevant environmental / amenity work.

What can I expect ? 

A competitive salary.

General holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave.

Access to high quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.

We are committed to supporting the well being of our staff.

Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase your pension.

Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme and many more. 

Want to know more ? 

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact. 

Name: Gary Harland, Operational Supervisor

Tel: 01924 307204

Email: gharland@wakefield.gov.uk 

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: £28,598.00 - £31,537.00, Grade 6, 37 hours

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Environmental Health

Job Role: Operative