What’s in it for me?
- Competitive salary, excellent benefits including Southern Cross Health Insurance
- Opportunity to make a positive impact in local communities
- Ventia offers a friendly, supportive and inclusive team environment where you matter
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Be part of some epic projects with Ventia
About The Role
This is an exciting and diverse role where no two days are the same! Reporting to the General Service Team Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of direct labour services in accordance with contractual obligations by managing an operational delivery team.
At Ventia, we’re proud to manage council assets including parks, libraries and public pools in Howick, Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Ōrākei, Waitemata, Devonport-Takapuna, Hibiscus & Bays, Kaipātiki and Upper Harbour as well as the Auckland CBD. We contract to Auckland Council for street cleaning services such as collecting litter, road sweeping, removing graffiti, water blasting, pavement cleaning and more.
You will be willing and able to work a 7 Day Week rotating roster encompassing evenings and weekends.
About You
- Hold a tertiary qualification related to Sanitation or Wate Management Services
- Strong experience managing and operating of plant and equipment
- Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of effectively managing and motivating a team
- Strong aptitude for training, coaching, and development team members
- Results-oriented, with the ability to influence and manage a range of key internal relationships
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety practices, as well as hazard and risk management protocols
You’ll be responsible for several key activities including:
- Effectively supervise a team of mobile and foot orderlies as well as mechanical sweepers to ensure that allocated assets and hard surfaces are kept clean, washed and litter free.
- Rostering, delegation of duties and administrative tasks as and when required.
- Process time sheets and ensure these are checked and match employee reports.
- Respond to customer complaints and complements.
- Ensure correct maintenance and operation of all equipment, vehicles and mobile plant as allocated
- Manage all vehicle incidents and overspeed’s
- Maintain and stock clean and tidy storerooms always and ensure that all stock is allocated and recorded.
- Coach and mentor staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for our business and clients
- Undertake toolbox talks, training sessions in an engaging way, and be prepared to accept feedback on new ways of working from operational teams
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
How to apply
Apply now by clicking on the “apply” button found on this page.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
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