Combined HGV/LGV Driver Loader

Combined HGV/LGV Driver Loader
Location: Belfast
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: 13.91 Per Hour

Requirements:

Applicants must

• have a full, current Category C driving licence which enables them to drive appropriate large refuse collection vehicles in Northern Ireland (a vehicle will be provided for the purposes of fulfilling the duties of this post);
• have a valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC));

and

• be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, relevant work experience in each of the following two areas:

• driving in a commercial or public sector environment; and
• dealing directly with members of the public, in person.

Job Overview
We are seeking a Combined HGV/LGV Driver Loader.

• The Combined HGV/LGV Driver Loader will undertake a variety of duties connected with driving a range of vehicles, supervising operatives, undertaking street cleansing and the collection of waste, recyclable and compostable materials from a variety of locations, for delivery to a reception point. Duties will be undertaken within specified area(s) or city-wide as appropriate and incorporate the use of the full range of Waste Collection and Recycling/Open Spaces and Streetscene containers, associated Open Spaces and Streetscene and Waste Collection and Recycling equipment, information and telecommunications technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervise allocated squad and staff ensuring that staff have all the required information to ensure they complete the daily tasks efficiently (for example, route information, schedules and rotas), and provide the appropriate management reports for the line manager.
  
  
• Take part in all required training activities including providing on-the-job coaching and training to staff as well as instructing staff in the use of plant and vehicle immobilisation and safety equipment for Open Spaces and Streetscene operations, Waste Collection and Recycling, priority waste and recycling operations.
  
• Drive and be responsible for any allocated vehicle and any authorised passengers. Ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded, and to safely manoeuvre the vehicle on the daily routes.

• Adhere to appropriate driving guidelines � for example, vehicle weight, driver daily checks, accident procedure and drivers procedures (including drivers handbook), and other relevant duties. Adherence to health and safety at work legislation and appropriate codes of practice; safe systems of work, the safe lifting of heavy objects, recognising hazardous substances, and ensuring the safety of the public and other council staff where appropriate.

• Ensure all Operator Licensing, Tachograph and Driver Regulations are complied with and that daily record sheets for example, work records, fuel, mileage, defects, are recorded accurately and returned to the relevant manager in accordance with legislative requirements.

• Undertake such other relevant duties as may, from time to time, be required.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Able to demonstrate strong initiative in a workplace environment
• An understanding of the health and safety responsibilities of the post to ensure the safety of employees and members of the public.
• Written communication and IT skills

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