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Environmental Services Technician

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Tyne & Wear

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Job Role:  Assistant Environmental Services Technician 
 Location: Tyne and wear, Washington
 Salary: £13.45 per hour
 Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Sunday rota)
 Working Pattern: Usual hours 07:30 - 15:30 (flexibility required, including occasional weekends)
 Type: Temporary
 Start Date: 8 June 2026
 End Date: 30 September 2026
  
 About the Role
 An urgent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Environmental Services Technician to support environmental maintenance and cleansing operations across designated sites, including Sunderland City Centre and surrounding areas.
 The role involves a combination of street cleansing, grounds maintenance, and general environmental upkeep tasks, contributing to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming public spaces.
  
 Key Duties
  
Carry out cleansing and ground maintenance duties as directed 
Support routine maintenance tasks under supervision 
Operate basic tools and equipment safely and correctly 
Respond to changing work areas, teams, and operational needs 
Maintain safe working practices in line with health and safety standards 
Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors 
Use basic electronic systems such as smartphones or email for work communication  Person Specification Knowledge & Skills
  
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) 
Understanding of basic health and safety practices in an industrial/environmental services setting 
Ability to use basic electronic communication tools (e.g. smartphone, email) 
Ability to safely operate basic tools and equipment relevant to the role 
Ability to carry out routine maintenance tasks under direction 
Strong verbal communication skills (face-to-face and telephone) 
Ability to adapt to changes in tasks, teams, and working environments  Experience
  
Experience working as part of a team 
Experience following instructions and applying them accurately to tasks   
 Additional Information
 This role is physically active and may involve outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Candidates should be comfortable working in a hands-on operational environment and supporting essential public services

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