Reference: CBC190051
Salary Details: £19,554 - £21,166 per annum
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week on a rota basis
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Commercial Services
Division: Waste and Street Cleaning

Job description and person specification

We are currently looking for the perfect candidate to join our streetscene team.

Streetscene sweeper drivers are responsible for keeping the highway and public spaces of Chesterfield clean. The post involves mechanically sweeping roads and footpaths, chemically treating the paths, driving large and small sweepers, assisting with maintaining the sweepers and assisting with planning routes.

Our ideal candidate will have a background in street cleansing or comparable sectors. It would also be an advantage if you possess a LGV license and driver CPC.

You will be required to work some weekend and bank holidays on a rota basis so flexibility is essential part of this post.

You will need to be a proactive and positive person who can contribute to the commercial activities we undertake and have a positive influence on the reputation of the service.

For further information on the post please contact Andrew Fowler on (01246) 345115.

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 20 June 2019
Provisional interview date: 27 June 2019

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190050
Salary Details: National Minimum Wage for age
Job Term: Fixed term apprenticeship for up to 2 years
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: On the Move, Low Pavement, Chesterfield
Department: Housing Options
Division: Housing

Job description and person specification

Chesterfield Borough Council has a housing stock of approximately 9,500 properties.  Our stock comprises of a range of housing types such as flats, bungalows, houses, maisonettes and older persons schemes.  The Housing Options team are responsible for:

• Registration of housing applications and management of the housing waiting list
• Allocating and letting properties
• Signing up new tenants
• Homelessness prevention and homeless applications 
• Adaptations

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who is looking to pursue a career in Housing Services.  The successful applicant can look forward to working in a busy environment; dealing with housing applications and housing related enquiries.

You will be based at On the Move, situated on Low Pavements in Chesterfield Town Centre but will have the opportunity to visit our other sites to get an understanding of Housing Services and build relationships with other teams.

The post offers the opportunity to develop Customer Care skills to a high level which will be achieved through a combination of on the job training and shadowing experienced Housing Assistants within the team. 

The successful applicant on reaching a required level of competency will provide cover for our busy reception desk working alongside an experienced member of the team to provide advice and guidance to our customers. 

You will be provided with on the job support to enable the successful completion of an apprenticeship qualification at Level 2 with potential for the position to be made permanent following successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

The external training element attached to this post is to be funded through the Apprenticeship Levy Scheme, and it is a requirement that candidates must qualify for support, under the Apprenticeship Levy Scheme.

On The Move are in the process of adopting a new Allocations Policy and software system.  This is a significant and large scale change which will have a significant impact on modernising our service.  It is expected that the Apprentice will assist in transferring applications from the old system to the new and assist with other associated tasks in ensuring the project is delivered. 

On achieving a sound and working knowledge within the Assistants role the Apprentice will have opportunity to shadow other sections within Housing, enabling a wider knowledge and opportunity for career progression.  

Along with developing excellent customer care skills the successful applicant will develop their administrative skills and interpersonal skills. 

You will work within a small team and become a reliable and trusted member of the team, eventually offering help and support to other team members. 

Overall we are looking for a candidate who will develop within the role and has potential to progress further.

For an informal discussion please contact Chris McDermott on (01246) 345385.

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 30 June 2019
Provisional interview date: 8 July 2019

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190052 
Salary Details: £24,799.00 - £26,999 per annum 
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Commercial Services
Division: Operational Services

Job description and person specification

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and organised individual to effectively execute and manage the day to day fleet management activity for Chesterfield Borough Council.

The role will focus on coordinating the Councils fleet to ensure that the Council is legally compliant, ensuring best practice and guaranteeing a high level of service.

This will involve applying a consistent approach to the control of both vehicles and employees who drive Council vehicles with a particular emphasis on health and safety.

The post holder will also manage the Fleet and Facilities Assistant and mechanics which involve the coordination of the service and maintenance of Environmental Services plant and equipment.

The successful candidate will possess good communication, negotiating and IT skills, have experience of managing fleet and facilities and be able to work flexibly.

 A full driving licence is an essential requirement for this vacancy.

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible working options, plus learning and development opportunities which will offer the chance to progress your career further.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jon Campbell on (01246) 345024

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 3 July 2019 
Provisional interview date: To be confirmed

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)

Reference: CBC190048
Salary Details: £9.18 per hour
Job Term: Permanent
Appointment type: Part time
Hours: 520 hours per annum, an average of 9 hours and 58 minutes per week
Location: Chesterfield Venues
Department: Arts and Venues
Division: Arts and Venues

Job description and person specification

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Stage Crew post at the Pomegranate Theatre and Winding Wheel.

Duties for this post will include assisting with the setting up and operating of performances. 

The Venues operate 7 days a week including some Bank Holidays; consequently a flexible approach to working hours is essential requirement of this role.

Exact shifts will relate to the performance and event starting times.

You must be able to work on own initiative, or as part of team, and be involved in manual lifting work, along with good communication skills.

Ideally you should have previous stage experience and be experienced in lighting board and sound desk operation, and have practical knowledge of working with hand tools.

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible working options, plus learning and development opportunities which will offer the chance to progress your career further.

How to apply

CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 17 June 2019
Provisional interview date: 24 June 2019

Attachments

Job application form

(word 1.31 MB)

Benefits of working for Chesterfield Borough Council

(pdf 97 KB)