Waste Resource Management Driver C1

Job Title: Waste Resource Management Driver Category C1

Location: Antrim

Pay Rate: £13.69 (plus allowance 18.5%) £16.22

Our client, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, requires two Waste Resource Management Operatives / LGV Drivers to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate and maintain allocated vehicles, equipment, tail lifts, sweepers and other mechanical systems.
• Carry out daily vehicle, equipment and safety checks, routine maintenance and defect reporting.
• Comply with relevant road traffic, health and safety and traffic management legislation.
• Undertake street cleansing, including sweeping, litter picking, waste collection and cleaning of public areas.
• Inspect litter bins and waste receptacles and report damage or defects.
• Operate onboard communication, GPS and safety systems effectively.
• Carry out Household Recycling Centre duties, including assisting customers, managing waste disposal and maximising recycling and recovery.
• Collect domestic and commercial refuse, recycling, bulky waste, garden waste and illegally dumped materials.
• Ensure collected containers are returned safely and work areas are left clean and tidy.
• Undertake alternative duties during adverse weather, including gritting and snow clearance.
• Deliver Council communications, stores and other materials safely as required.
• Support the team in achieving service standards and performance targets.
• When not driving, undertake Waste Resource Management operative duties.
• Attend relevant meetings and training and maintain effective communication with managers, colleagues and customers.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the post.

General Responsibilities:

• Work flexibly as part of a team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Provide a high standard of customer service and resolve customer queries appropriately.
• Maintain and develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• Follow Council policies and procedures, particularly those relating to health, safety, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Promote equality, diversity and the Council's values.
• Work across other sections of the Department or Council when required.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Valid Category C1 driving licence.
• Full Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience driving vehicles under a Category C1 licence.

Skills & Abilities

• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer literacy, including GPS/TMS systems.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of health and safety, manual handling and reversing procedures.
• Knowledge of waste collection, disposal and recycling.
• Understanding of relevant traffic management requirements.

If you are interested, please upload your CV to the link provided, and Mia Taylor will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.