Environmental Services Technician
Joshua Robert Recruitment
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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
- 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 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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