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We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Portstewart. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. We can offer:
Refuse, Recycling And Cleansing Operative
Job Title : Refuse, Recycling and Street Cleansing Operative (Various Posts) Salary : Scale 3 (SCP 7-8) £13.69 - £13.90 gross per hour. Department : Environmental Services Directorate: Environment Reports to : Neighbourhood Operations Officer / Neighbourhood Operations Supervisor Location: Various Posts, Cookstown, Dungannon & Magherafelt Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Mon – Thurs 7.30am – 3.30pm & Friday 7.30am - 3.00pm (overtime, early mornings, evenings, as well as weekend/public holiday working may be required) This recruitment exercise will be used to fill Refuse, Recycling and Street Cleansing Operative vacancies that may arise within the Mid Ulster District i.e. including Cookstown, Dungannon and Magherafelt (full-time, part-time, permanent & temporary). The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment campaign, for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay. This list will be valid for 12months. “Another similar vacancy” is defined as a post with a similar job description and person specification and on the same salary scale, which may be in a different department or duration to the vacancy initially advertised. Another similar vacancy does not include posts where the similarity relates solely to the salary scale. Purpose and Function of Post To undertake various duties associated within the Neighbourhood Operations service focusing on the refuse / recycling collection and street cleansing functions of the Council. Principal Duties and Tasks Performed: 1. Undertake either individually or as a member of a team, duties relating to waste collection, recycling and street cleansing including: · The collection of domestic and commercial waste from properties throughout the Council area. · Loading refuse containers and sacks onto collection vehicles and returning the containers to a position that does not cause an obstruction on roads, driveways or footpaths. · Collecting, emptying and returning refuse containers of householders qualifying for the Council’s assisted lift service. · Inspecting the contents of recycling wheeled bins for contamination prior to emptying and reporting to driver/Supervisor where contaminated bins are found. · Record all additional/deleted premises on route, report obstructed access problems and return later if practicable to any premises missed due to access problems. · Record and report where any damage occurs to refuse containers during the collection process and where a container is found to be in poor condition that presents a health and safety issue. · Assisting the driver in safe manoeuvring of the vehicle, especially reversing, on the route or at the disposal location. · Collecting large items from individual households as part of the Council’s bulky collection service. · Sweeping, scuffling, cutting, collecting and removing litter, dirt, leaves, weeds, grass, dog fouling etc. from Council land and public spaces including roads, pavements and car parks. · Emptying all waste from litter bins, and cleaning bins as necessary. · Remove fly tipping, illegal dumping and dead animals from roads and public spaces; remove fly posters. · Reporting any damage to litter bins, signs or other Council property. · Record daily work records and safety checks and be responsible for any vehicle allocated including use of a driver identification fob. 2. As a front line service provider, to maintain a positive image of the Council by ensuring that personal appearance and conduct is of a high standard at all times. 3. To be responsible for the care and maintenance of all tools and equipment allocated in respect of the duties to be carried out. 4. To retain a level of knowledge on the operation of the refuse collection, recycling collections and street cleansing services and undertake any training to maintain this knowledge. 5. When appropriate, to report to the driver or supervisor any issues arising with regard to the correct use of waste collection schemes by householders e.g. contamination of bins, spills etc. 6. Assist with the promotion of good working relationships between the Council, customers and members of the public and to assist with any promotional activities designed to encourage householders/commercial premises to recycle; including personal contact; leaflet drops; delivery of bins; attachment of bin stickers and survey work etc. and to advise the public on recycling issues. 7. To redeploy to other duties as required e.g. to assist with significant events and/or during adverse weather conditions that affect the normal service including other refuse, recycling and grounds maintenance tasks. Duties And Responsibilities – General 8. To operate to the Council’s core values, mission statement and codes of behaviour 9. Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Local Government employees. Undertake the foregoing duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Council. 10. To take reasonable care for your health and safety and have regard to other persons who may be affected by the performance of your duties, in accordance with the provisions of Health & Safety legislation, and Council Codes of Practice and Procedures. 11. To exercise proper care in handling, operating and safeguarding any equipment vehicle or appliance provided, used or issued by the Council or provided or issued by a third party for individual or collective use including the use of ‘driver identification fob’ where applicable in the performance of your duties. 12. To adhere to existing work practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and respond positively to new and alternative systems. 13. Assist the Cleansing Supervisor to ensure that performance targets are achieved to agreed quality standards as appropriate. 14. To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall directorate commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post. Please note: This job description is a broad picture of the post at the date of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties as it is recognised that jobs change and evolve over time. The post holder will be required to carry out any other duties up to and including the grade for the position offered as necessary to fulfil the purpose and function of the post. Person Specification Essential Criteria 1. Applicants must demonstrate experience in the following areas: a) Repetitive manual work b) Experience of working as part of a team. Applicants must possess a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland and a vehicle available for official business or have access to a form of transport which enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full. Please be advised that this alternative is a “reasonable adjustment” specifically for applicants with disabilities who, as a result of their disability, are unable to hold a full, current driving licence. Competencies In accordance with the Competency Framework for Local Government1 applicants for this post must demonstrate the following competencies at Frontline level: Providing Leadership and Direction: Setting Direction - Contributes to the development of the organizational strategy by bringing insights on customer feedback and expectations How we Manage Ourselves: Managing Our Own Work - Uses appropriate tools and techniques to plan work effectively Communicating with Impact - Uses languages and a style of communication that is appropriate to the Council context and the political environment -Is able to utilise persuasive skills to convince others through a structured argument Working With Others: Collaborating in a Political Environment - Develops and maintains an appropriate network across team and/or organisational boundaries Influencing Outcomes - Endeavours to understand others views and perspectives How We Move Forward: Problem Solving & Decision Making - Gathers and analyses relevant information and evidence Continuously Improving Services – Introduce processes that positively deliver improvements – Takes an evidence based approach in identifying and tracking improvements.
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Radius Daisyhill Court, Derry/Londonderry. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
