Mechanical Sweeper Driver

Staffline Recruitment are currently working in partnership with Causeway Coast and Glens Council recruiting for a Mechanical Sweeper Driver based in Coleraine.

Hours of work : 37 hrs per week

Hourly Rate : 1-12 weeks £13.15 13 weeks + £14.13

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily/weekly completion of specific work schedules and driving of specified Council vehicles in connection with Street Cleansing services within any given area of the Borough.
• Responsible for the safe, legal and efficient operation of specified vehicles to include adherence to the appropriate driving guidelines, legislation and appropriate codes of practice.
• Ensure that the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements.
• Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council.

Full Job Description available on request

Criteria:

• A full, current LGV driving licence Category C or C+E which enables you to drive in the UK.
• A full current Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification.

AND

Demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, a minimum of 2 years' experience to include:

• Driving a Category C or C+E vehicle in a commercial or public sector environment.
• Dealing directly with members of the public, in person.
• Previous experience of keeping simple records.
• Previous experience instructing staff.

Applicants must undertake a minimum of 35 hours driver CPC training during a five-year period to maintain their entitlement to drive.

• A knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety risk in relation to the post.

If you are interested and meet all essential criteria please apply via the link or contact [email protected] - 02825642699