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Operational Working Chargehand

Hourly Rate: £15.48 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week, 05:45am to 2:15pm
Location & Postcode: Eden, CA11 8GU

About the Role

As an Operational Chargehand at FCC Environment, you will provide vital organisational and operational support to the Transport Manager. You will play a key role in ensuring daily sweeper duties, road cleansing activities, and safe working practices are carried out effectively across the Borough.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our Promise to You

- Competitive salary
- 20 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer-a-friend scheme
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, and more
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What Will You Be Doing?

- Follow all safety procedures and use the correct equipment
- Report hazards, accidents and unsafe conditions
- Maintain PPE and support inductions for new starters
- Promote safe practices and energy-efficient behaviour
- Carry out borough-wide street cleansing and daily vehicle checks
- Maintain vehicles and equipment, reporting any defects promptly
- Support crew deployment, planning and audits
- Uphold professional standards with the public, colleagues and client staff
- Assist or cover the Transport Manager when required and complete all tasks to schedule
- Perform other reasonable duties to meet contractual commitments

What Are We Looking For?

Experience & Competencies

- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving ability
- Customer-focused approach and ability to prioritise effectively

Essential Knowledge

- Confident using Word, Excel, databases and email systems
- Knowledge of cleaning schedules and basic supervisory skills

Personal Attributes

- Reliable, trustworthy and professional
- Able to use initiative and lead when needed
- Follows health and safety rules
- Willing to learn and carry out reasonable tasks as required