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          <title><![CDATA[Clean &amp; Green Operative Scale 4 (HR-0149-26)]]></title>
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            <p id="isPasted">We are currently seeking to appoint a Clean &amp; Green Operative (Scale 4) to join our Clean &amp; Green service within Environmental Services based at the Robert Hodge Centre in Skelmersdale. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team who are focused on making a difference to our local areas.</p><p>As a Clean &amp; Green Operative you will work as part of a team to provide a high quality environmental maintenance service, including both planned and reactive work for all aspects of street cleansing and grounds maintenance functions. You will drive a range of Council owned vehicles including vans, tipper vans and link tips in addition to towing trailers commensurate with licence certification and appropriate training. You will use a full range of handheld plant with walk behind plant and machinery including pedestrian mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, as well as ride on grass cutting machinery commensurate with certification and/or successful completion of appropriate training.</p><p>You will hold a full UK Driving licence (Licence B and B1), have experience of working as part of a manual operational service and the ability to undertake tasks as directed to a high standard and be committed to health and safety and adherence to policy and procedures. Ideally you will have experience of operating commercial ride on and handheld grounds maintenance and street cleansing equipment e.g. mechanical sweepers, mowers, strimmer, hedge trimmers and blowers.</p><p id="isPasted"><strong>Hours of work&nbsp;</strong></p><p>36 hours per week to be worked flexibly between the hours of 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday. You will also be required to work bank holidays and weekends on occasion to meet the demands of the service.</p><p><strong>What&#39;s in it for you?</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, flexible working, a generous employer pension contribution scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.</p><p>If you think you are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.</p>
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              Closing Date: 18 Oct 2026<br />
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              Team: Operational
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            <p>Salary: &#163;27,274 to &#163;29,071 per annum</p>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Compliance Officer - Asbestos (HR-0148-26)]]></title>
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            <div id="isPasted" style="font-family:'Segoe UI';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:20px;"><h2>Why Us?</h2><p>It&rsquo;s time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive and healthy communities, and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape our future.</p><p>You will be joining an organisation that puts its customers first, takes responsibility and works together with a can-do attitude, all while challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional outcomes for our communities.</p><h2>Your Role!</h2><p>As our <strong>Compliance Delivery Officer (Asbestos)</strong>, you will be the Council&#39;s lead asbestos specialist for our housing stock, playing a key role in ensuring the safety of residents, employees, contractors and members of the public.</p><p>Working within the Housing Service, you will support the Council&#39;s designated Responsible Person for domestic housing stock, leading on asbestos compliance, inspection programmes, contractor management and remedial works. You will maintain accurate asbestos records, oversee surveys and reinspections, monitor contractor performance and ensure that all asbestos-related activities comply with current legislation, regulations and best practice.</p><p>You will also provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues, residents and contractors, helping to promote a proactive culture of compliance and safety across the organisation. The role offers the opportunity to influence service delivery, contribute to policy and strategy development, support capital projects and work closely with regulators and external partners.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an asbestos professional looking to make a real difference within a customer-focused organisation committed to maintaining safe, high-quality homes and assets.</p><p>To find out more about West Lancashire Borough Council, please follow the link to access our <strong>Recruitment Pack</strong> and view the attached <strong>Role Profile</strong> below.</p><h2>About You!</h2><p>We are looking for a knowledgeable and motivated asbestos professional with experience of managing compliance within a housing, property or asset management environment.</p><p>You will hold:</p><ul><li>BOHS P402 Building Surveys and Bulk Sampling for Asbestos.</li><li>BOHS P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings.</li><li>A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>Registration with an appropriate professional body (or the ability to demonstrate equivalent professional standing).</li></ul><p>You will also have:</p><ul><li>Excellent knowledge of asbestos legislation, regulation and industry best practice.</li><li>Experience of overseeing asbestos surveys, inspections, remedial works and contractor performance.</li><li>The ability to analyse and interpret performance data and compliance information.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to advise residents, colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.</li><li>Experience of identifying risks, solving problems and implementing practical solutions.</li><li>The ability to work independently and take ownership of key areas of responsibility.</li></ul><p>Given the nature of the role, a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential to meet service delivery requirements.</p><h2>What&#39;s in it for you?</h2><p>We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, flexible working, a generous employer pension contribution scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.</p><p>If you are eager to be part of a transformative journey and make a tangible impact, West Lancashire Borough Council welcomes your application.</p></div>
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              Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026<br />
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              Team: Operational
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            <p>Salary: &#163;45,529 to &#163;48,738</p>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Clean &amp; Green Operative (Scale 4 PT/FT) (HR-0119-26-R-R)]]></title>
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            <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">We are currently seeking to appoint a Clean &amp; Green Operative Scale 4 to join our Clean &amp; Green team within Environmental Services, based from the Robert Hodge Centre in Skelmersdale. <strong>This is a part-time role, working 12 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">As a Clean and Green Operative, you will work as part of a team to provide a high-quality environmental maintenance service, including both planned and reactive work for all aspects of street cleansing and grounds maintenance functions.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">You will drive a range of Council owned vehicles including vans, tipper vans, link tips and sweepers. In addition to towing trailers commensurate with licence certification and appropriate training. You will also use a full range of handheld plant with walk behind plant and machinery including ride on and pedestrian mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, again commensurate with certification and/or successful completion of appropriate training.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>About you</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">You will hold a full UK Driving licence (Licence B and B1), have experience of working as part of a manual operational service and the ability to undertake tasks as directed to a high standard and be committed to health and safety and adherence to policy and procedures. Ideally you will have experience of operating commercial handheld grounds maintenance and street cleansing equipment e.g. mowers, strimmer, hedge trimmers and blowers, however this is not essential as training will be given.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Hours of work</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">12 hours per week to be worked flexibly and will be based on the following schedule: Saturday 7am to 1pm and Sunday 7am to 1pm. You may also be required to work&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">outside of these hours,&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">bank holidays and throughout Monday to Friday on occasion to meet the needs of the service.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>What&#39;s in it for you?</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, flexible working, a generous employer pension contribution scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">If you think you are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
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              Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026<br />
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              Team: Operational
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            <p>Salary: &#163;27,274 to &#163;29,071 per annum pro rata</p>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Democratic Services Apprentice (HR-0144-26)]]></title>
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            <p id="isPasted" style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:center;'><strong><span style='font-size:14px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;'>DEMOCRATIC SERVICES&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:14px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;'>APPRENTICE&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:center;'><br></p><p style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:center;'><strong><span style='font-size:14px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;'>Apprentice Rate (Under 18s - &pound;8.00 per hour ; Ages 18-20 - &pound;10.85 per hour; Ages 21 and over &ndash; &pound;12.71 per hour)&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-right:21.6pt;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:21.6pt;font-size:16px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><span style="font-size:13px;">An excellent opportunity has arisen within our Democratic Services Team for an enthusiastic apprentice who is looking to develop a career within the Council.&nbsp;</span></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:21.6pt;font-size:16px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:21.6pt;font-size:16px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><span style="font-size:13px;">You will undertake general clerical and administrative duties as part of a busy team and will assist in servicing meetings of the Council, Committees, Sub-Committees, Working Groups and other Bodies, including the provision of support services to Members and assisting with civic and ceremonial events involving the Mayor.</span></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:21.6pt;font-size:16px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:21.6pt;font-size:16px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><span style="font-size:13px;">The post-holder will update electronic records and input data and so a</span><span style="font-size:13px;">&nbsp;careful approach, excellent keyboard skills and experience of using Microsoft Word are essential. You will also have a minimum of Maths and English GCSE (Grade 4 &ndash; 9 i.e. C or above) or equivalent.</span></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:21.6pt;font-size:16px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:21.6pt;font-size:16px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><span style="font-size:13px;">The apprenticeship will last for 23 months in which time you will commit to undertaking a Business and Administration NVQ Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship course. This is a good opportunity to develop and learn, offering real hands on work experience, whilst accessing an &nbsp;appropriate training course, for which time off to attend college will be given.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:13px;">Employment with the Council is not guaranteed at the end of the apprenticeship.</span></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:21.6pt;font-size:16px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:21.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:21.6pt;font-size:16px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><span style="font-size:13px;">To apply for an apprenticeship you must have lived legally in the UK for the three years immediately preceding the start of the programme. If you do not meet this requirement, please provide full details for verification before your application is submitted.</span></p>
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              Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026<br />
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              Team: Apprenticeship
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            <p>Salary: &#163;15,000 to &#163;23,858</p>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Income and Financial Inclusion Apprentice (HR-0145-26)]]></title>
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            <p id="isPasted">Are you interested in a career in social housing?</p><p>If you are then we have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic apprentice to join int Income and Financial Inclusion team at West Lancashire Borough Council.</p><p>We are looking for and individual who is customer focused and looking to learn and develop their knowledge and skills for a rewarding career in social housing.</p><p>You will have an opportunity to be based and specialise in work in our Income and Financial Inclusion team and&nbsp;will work alongside experienced staff in the income team and money advice team. You will play an important role working with new and existing customers who rent a home or who are looking for a tenancy with us.</p><p>This will include dealing with customer enquiries, providing information, making payment agreements and payment plans and recover rent and housing debts owed to the Council.&nbsp;</p><p>The apprenticeship will last for 24 months in which time you will commit to undertaking a Level 3 Housing Practice Apprenticeship.&nbsp;</p><p>It is desirable to have a minimum of Maths and English GCSE Grade 4 &ndash; 9 / A &ndash; C or equivalent. Alternatively, you will be required to pass level 2 functional skills as part of the program. You will have experience of using MS Office applications.&nbsp;</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and learn, offering real hands-on work experience, whilst accessing a professionally recognised housing qualification &nbsp;</p><p>The learning will be remote, and you will be given time off to study. For the right person there is potential for a permanent role within the team at the end of the apprenticeship.</p><p>This apprenticeship will provide you with a reputable qualification recognised by the Council and other Social Housing providers.&nbsp;</p><p>To apply for an apprenticeship, you must have lived legally in the UK for the three years immediately preceding the start of the program. If you do not meet this requirement, please provide full details for verification before your application is submitted.&nbsp;</p><p>What can we offer in return? We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you, including work life balance policies, and support for your personal development.&nbsp;</p><p>Interviews will take place on the 8th and 9th October 2026</p>
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              Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026<br />
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              Team: Apprenticeship
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          <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Senior Estates Surveyor (HR-0146-26)]]></title>
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            <p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Why Us?</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px;">It&rsquo;s time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. &nbsp;With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive &amp; healthy communities and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape our future. You will be joining an organisation that puts its customers first, takes responsibility and works together with a can-do attitude, all while challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional outcomes for our communities.&nbsp;</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Your Role!</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px;">West Lancs Borough Council is currently looking for Estates Surveyors, at various levels. You will be part of a small, busy team and will support the Commercial Estates Manager in the development of long-term asset management strategies, ensuring our assets are safe, compliant, energy efficient, and meeting their full potential in terms of income and outcomes.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px;">We have several key projects planned that will change and enhance the make up of the Council&#39;s asset base.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px;">We require an Estates Surveyor to take on a busy case load of rent reviews, lease renewals, acquisitions, and disposals.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">What&#39;s in it for you?</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px;">We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, flexible working, a generous employer pension contribution scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px;">If you are eager to be part of a transformative journey and make a tangible impact, West Lancashire Borough Council welcomes your application.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"></p>
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              Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026<br />
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              Team: Professional
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            <p>Salary: &#163;45,529 to &#163;48,738</p>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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