Driver 1

Driver 1

Downpatrick, Newry, Newcastle

Temporary

Rate of Pay: £14.07 per hour

Hours of work: 36hrs per week

The Client: Local Government body, serving local residents.

The Role:

Working within the Sustainability and Environmental /Refuse and Cleansing Service) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and efficient Street Cleansing Service, in all weather conditions.

The postholder, as a team leader will be required to interact with members of the public and deal with enquiries in an appropriate manner using their own initiative to ensure the service is provided within the area of responsibility of the postholder

1 General duties and Responsibilities:

1.1 Drive and be responsible for allocated vehicle, which will include vehicle checks requiring routine maintenance (e.g., oil and water checks and cleaning, transporting goods and equipment and personnel. Work unsociable hours as required

1.2 Whilst not driving, undertake ancillary duties as appropriate to the type of work undertaken by individual/teams being serviced

1.3 Team leader for the crew assigned and reporting of any public safety issues arising from Council responsibility and any other issues that could detrimentally affect the appearance of the environment

1.4 Undertake, either individually or as a member of a mechanised cleansing team, duties concerned with the sweeping, collection and removal of litter, dirt, leaves and weeds, etc, from public spaces (including roads, pavements and shopping precincts). These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated tools e.g., Sharp Kits and equipment, and regular inspection and emptying of litter bins

1.5 Undertake a full range of duties including cleansing in accordance with cleaning requirements, reporting of defects and recording of usage. Report any public safety issues arising from Council responsibility and any other issue that would detrimentally affect the appearance of the environment

1.6 The postholder may from time to time be required to carry out Refuse collection and/or additional Street Cleansing Duties. Such duties may specifically include: Undertaking, either individually or as a member of a team, duties connected with the removal of household, industrial and commercial and recyclable refuse from a variety of locations, e.g., houses, shops, schools. This could involve the full use of refuse containers, e.g., plastic sacks, wheelie bins, and paladin bins. 1.7 Operate associated apparatus connected with the vehicle as allocated, in a safe manner

1.8 Responsible for the use of Radop Telecommunication Equipment assigned to the vehicle, in accordance with Road Traffic legislation

1.9 Responsibility as Keyholder for the Depot. Operate any Alarm System which is in operation at such Depot and notify the line manager in accordance with procedures in the event of any incident.

2 General:

2.1 Carry out duties for all jobs up to and including those in the grade/scale set for this post, provided such duties are deemed to be within the area of work

2.2 Carry out all the duties of the post in the working conditions normally inherent in the job

2.3 Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act; Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance, Child Protection and all relevant Codes of Conduct

2.4 The successful candidate must be prepared to carry out overtime duties and to work on Public and extra Statutory Holidays as required. Appropriate overtime rates will be paid for these duties

2.5 Complete all documentation associated with the duties of the post

2.6 Participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance knowledge, skills and competence required to fulfil the role in full

2.7 Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

2.8 Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality

Requirements:

• Current valid driving licence minimum C1
• Current valid driving licence minimum C1 + E
• Current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• At least 1 year's previous experience of driving vehicles of the type requiring Category C1 Driving Licence
• Experience of customer care when delivering front line services
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues relating to the operation of C1 Category vehicles
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours

**Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**

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