Overview
Skilled Operative – Internal Only – Cambridge
Reference: CCC00596
Description: ** This is for internal staff only **The Role and About the Person you are looking for:Assist in successfully coordinate the daily tasks of assigned staff or less experienced operatives.Provide timely and effective guidance and support to team membersAccurately interpret task tickets and adjust priorities as needed.Act as a supervisor during the absence of the Team LeaderMentor new team members or apprenticesStreet Cleaning: Sweep, collect, and remove litter and debris.Grounds Maintenance: Perform planting, pruning, and other maintenance tasks.Waste Management: Empty litter bins, segregate recyclables, and report littering issues. Waste to include human & animal faeces, drug related paraphernalia & dead animals.Graffiti and Vandalism Removal: Assist in removal using appropriate tools.Grazing Management: Liaising with graziers, allocating grazing, checking stock, fitting collars, checking fencing and water troughs and answering public questions.Burial Preparation: Marking out, preparing and digging burial plots for burials and cremated internments as required. Topple testing, as directed.Inspections and Minor Repairs: Use mobile devices to report defects.Seasonal Duties: Support winter maintenance and seasonal tasks.Public Interaction: Provide information and assistance to the public, offering a polite and helpful service.Health and Safety: Adhere to all health and safety guidelines, wear PPE, participate in training, and report hazards, defects and any near misses.What we can offer:A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeAgile and Flexible workingAnnual leave purchasing schemeAnnually negotiated pay and award progressionConfidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policiesFlexible Bank HolidaysFree swimming at CCC swimming poolsGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)Gym Membership salary sacrifice schemeHome & Electronics salary sacrifice schemeLifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and moreProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on roleRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremonySubsidy for public transportYour Care dynamic wellbeing platformHours: This is a full-time role, Monday to Thursday 7am to 3.30pm/ Friday 7am to 11.15pm.Working Pattern: Monday to FridayContract: PermanentSalary: £32,597 – £36,363 per annum (City Pay Band 4) pro rata for part timeLocation: Cowley Road DepotMore Information:               You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.If you would like an informal chat, please contact Paul Doran on email  Paul.Doran@cambridge.gov.uk Application Process:                         To be considered for this role, please complete the Expression of Interest paperwork and send to Paul Doran – Paul.Doran@cambridge.gov.uk Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Closing date: 27 July 2026.** This is for internal staff only **
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Salary: *GBP*32,597 – *GBP*36,363 per annum (City Pay Band 4) pro rata for part time
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