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Job Title: Street Scene Driving Labourer

Location: Lancashire, PR1 6JY

Contract Type: 1 Month Contract, with the possibility of an extension

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday]

Pay Rate: £13.05 Per Hour

Job Purpose

To contribute to maintaining clean and safe streets, public spaces, and green areas by carrying out a range of manual tasks and supporting environmental maintenance activities. This includes driving council vehicles and performing a range of labouring duties across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

Litter Picking: Maintain clean streets and public spaces by collecting and disposing of litter.

Fly-Tip Removal: Respond to and remove illegally dumped waste from public areas.

Driving: Operate council vehicles safely to transport equipment, materials, and waste.

Manual Labour: Perform various physical tasks including lifting, moving, digging, and sweeping as required.

Leaf Clearing: Assist with seasonal leaf clearing using manual and powered equipment.

Equipment Use: Operate tools such as leaf blowers and strimmers in a safe and effective manner.

Team Support: Work collaboratively with other team members to complete daily duties efficiently.

Health & Safety: Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the correct use of PPE.

Person Specification

Essential:

Full UK Driving Licence (Category B minimum)

Physically fit and capable of undertaking demanding outdoor labour in all weather conditions

Basic understanding of health and safety procedures

Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions

Willingness to work flexibly, including early starts and occasional weekends if required

Desirable:

Experience in a similar street cleansing, grounds maintenance or labouring role

Competency in using powered tools such as strimmers, leaf blowers, or hedge cutters

Knowledge of local area and street layout