Position: Maintenance & Cleaning Operative
Contracted Hours: 37 hours per week, including regular evening/weekend shifts
Location: Taunton

About the Role:
We're looking for a dedicated and proactive individual to join our team as a Maintenance & Cleaning Operative. You'll play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of Taunton's public facilities, including public toilets, pavilions, and other community assets. This role will have a direct impact on the town's environmental standards, cleanliness, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Unlock, clean, inspect, and carry out minor repairs to public toilets and pavilions.

Maintain the cleanliness and accessibility of these areas to ensure they're always in top condition.

Respond to graffiti, flyposting, littering, and other maintenance issues as they arise.

Carry out routine maintenance and safety checks (water temperature, emergency lights, gas/water/electricity meters, etc.).

Assist with town council events, helping with setup, litter picking, and other tasks.

Use the council's IT systems for reporting issues, training, and keeping records.

Ensure the council's vehicles, tools, and equipment are well-maintained and clean.

Maintain safety standards with health & safety training, risk assessments, and PPE.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Experience in cleaning and maintenance roles.

Knowledge of health & safety legislation and COSHH.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Basic IT skills (Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including local police and community organisations.

Other Requirements:

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Willingness to attend training courses (e.g., First Aid, Road Closures, Health & Safety).

A positive, proactive attitude to service delivery.

Valid driver's license (vehicle user role).

To Apply: Please send your CV to (url removed).

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy