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It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p>\n<p><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p>\n<p>Full training will be provided to achieve Nominated Tester status and an Enthusiastic attitude is required to continue their engineering development..</p>\n<p>The main duties will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compliance with the Authorities Operator Licence by providing quality maintenance and repair of the Councils fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles.</li>\n<li>The repair and maintenance of all other Vehicle and Plant operated by the Authority.</li>\n<li>Hackney Carriage and Private vehicle Taxi Testing.</li>\n<li>Class IV, V and VII MOT testing.</li>\n<li>Repair and Maintenance of private cars and light commercial vehicles</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The successful applicant will be based at Halton Borough Council Depot ,Lower House Lane,Widnes. </p>\n<p>The ideal candidiate will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>First class mechanical engineering skills with a proven history of the repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles; Light Commercial Vehicles and Cars.</li>\n<li>Good standard of education and a commitment to continual development.</li>\n<li>A flair for mechanics and engineering.</li>\n<li>A willingness to develop and learn new skills.</li>\n<li>Self-motivated</li>\n<li>Good communication skills. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Chris Cullen on 0151 511 7937</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We encourage all applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible as recruitment for this vacancy will be taking place throughout the duration of the advert.</strong></p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href=\"mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to receiving your application!</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £37,035 per annum (Plus overtime and standby payments)","publishDate":"2024-10-30T15:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-30T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1395e2ab-4ccb-4224-b5ae-89a332f13257.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2a7d472c-462d-4450-8ea0-cf923372baca","title":"Street Cleansing Operative","employer":"Lancaster City Council","department":"","location":"White Lund Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>\n<p>Lancaster City Council wishes to recruit a reliable, enthusiastic & self-motivated individual to assist in the delivery of important practical services. 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We will accept applications from people who wish to work part time. </p>\n<p>You may be required to undertake Standby duties to cover out of hours work. </p>\n<p>The nature of the position means that inevitably you will be required to work in all weather conditions. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided. </p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. 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Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.</p>\n<p>We are a disability confident committed employer.</p>\n<p>Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. 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The individual will need to be hard working, take pride within their work and have a passion for making improvements.</p>\n<p>The role involves working as part of a wider team to provide high quality environmental maintenance services including amenity grass cutting, litter management, graffiti removal, leaf clearance, hard landscaping, dyke management, street furniture, playground installation, weed growth, and cultivating of the districts bedding areas.</p>\n<p>You will be required to have a good knowledge and also experience in amenity horticulture and have a good technical knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques and practice as duties will include mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding and litter picking within the Authority’s parks, open spaces and streets.</p>\n<p>The work is physically demanding, involving bending, kneeling, lifting and carrying and it is essential that you are able to lift weights of up to 20kg.</p>\n<p>You will be able to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to delivering high quality customer service.</p>\n<p>A full current UK driving licence is required, and it will be essential for the post holder to tow a trailer. As a result you will be required to sign up to the authorised external DVLA driving licence validation organisation that we use to manage and monitor our employees driving licence data.</p>\n<p>This post is permanent.</p>\n<p>The hours for this post are 37 hours per week. Your normal working week will be on a shift rota basis, working 5 days out of 7, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, in line with business needs.</p>\n<p>This post is based at White Lund Depot.</p>\n<p>Please note, the successful candidate will be required to have a Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) Assessment prior to start date.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. 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This site will provide the customs and transit checks required for hauliers following Brexit.</p>\n<p><strong>The Role:<br></strong></p>\n<p>Reporting to the Principal Port Health Officer you will be responsible for undertaking a range of statutory duties to safeguard public health. Conducting Official Controls you will be carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain. </p>\n<p>In addition you will direct the work and activities of the Technical Officer, and Technical Assistant.</p>\n<p><strong>Who are we looking for?<br>We are looking for someone who:</strong></p>\n<p>• can manage and prioritise a busy work load and who is capable of working independently or as a team. <br>• can make justifiable decisions based on facts. <br>• has excellent communication skills. <br>• is adaptable, self-reliant, dependable, confident, creative problem solver.<strong><br></strong></p>\n<p>As an employee of Ashford Borough Council you will have the opportunity to work with other environmental health professionals across the organisation to broaden your experience. </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ben Clemons on 01233 648365 or Gill McIver on 01233 648341.</p>\n<p>Click to view a <a href=\"https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/sumhy4db/6840a-technical-assistant-nov-2023.docx\" target=\"_blank\">job description</a></p>\n<p>We can offer VISA certificates of sponsorship for this role. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk\">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a> for more information.</p>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in this role then please apply now as we are currently shortlisting and interviewing and will be looking at applications as they are submitted. </strong><strong>To apply by completing an application form via the Council’s e-recruitment system </strong><a href=\"https://ce0872li.webitrent.com/ce0872li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=1955714v4Y&WVID=9966750H9s&LANG=USA\">click here.</a></p>\n<p>When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. 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To provide support for the Art, Design and Technology department. This will include material preparation, machine maintenance and student mentoring.</p>\n<p>Our Technicians work alongside the class teacher to deliver high quality learning experiences in the workshop and classrooms for students. They also use their initiative and are proactive in supporting individual pupils across the class. High expectations for all the children are essential. The role requires effective communication and teamwork skills. In addition, successful candidates must be committed to all aspects of school life.</p>\n<p><strong>Hours: 5 hours per week</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Weeks: term time only (38 weeks per year)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Actual salary for hours and weeks worked: £2,584 - £2,627</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 10th November 2024</strong></p>\n<p>In return we will offer the successful candidate:</p>\n<p>• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff</p>\n<p>• Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme</p>\n<p>• Employee Assistance Programme</p>\n<p>If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Annabel Perrin Aldous, School Business Manager at <a href=\"mailto:pkingdom@theoaksacademy.co.uk\">aperrinaldous@theoaksacademy.co.uk</a> or 01270 661223. For further information about the school, please visit our website <a href=\"http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk/\">http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk</a></p>\n<p>**************************************</p>\n<p><em>The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).</em></p>\n<p><em>In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.</em></p>\n<p><em>The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. 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All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Joshua Arthur on 01634 331067</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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