Purpose of the post
•Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
•Open and close Aber Swing Bridge to both pedestrians and river traffic.
Responsibility for functions
•Responsibility for equipment, machinery or goods relevant to the duties noted.
•Carry out routine maintenance checks of the Bridge and surrounding area in the mornings.
Main duties
•Open and close Aber Swing Bridge to both pedestrians and river traffic in a safe manner.
•Ensure that the workplace is kept clean and tidy.
•Litter picking, painting and other maintenance work.
•Responsibility to protect the safety of self, co-workers and members of the public.
•The above list of duties is only an outline
•Responsibility for self-development.
•Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
•Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
•Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
•Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
•Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
•Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.
Special circumstances
Aber Swing Bridge
•The Bridge is open 364 days a year from 7.00 am until 11.00 pm. The bridge is closed on Christmas Day. There will be a need to work shifts.