Driver LGV - Class C

Driver LGV - Class C

Location: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Job Type: Temporary | Part-time Opportunities Available
Salary: £14.07

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay - Earn a great hourly rate while gaining valuable experience.
• Supportive Team - Work with a friendly and professional team that values collaboration.

About the Role

Working within Sustainability and Environment (Refuse Collection), the post holder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and efficient Refuse Collection Service including all recycling collection activities, in all weather conditions. The post holder, as Team Leader, will be expected to interact with the public in an appropriate manner and within own initiative to ensure service is provided within the area of responsibility of the post holder. The post holder may be required to drive any vehicle requiring a LGV Category C class of licence, providing relevant training has been provided. The post holder will also be responsible for staff supervised on a day to day basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Whilst not driving, undertake ancillary duties as appropriate to the type of work undertaken by the teams being serviced. 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 refuse from a variety of locations, e.g. houses, shops, schools and on premises assisted collections.
• This could involve the full use of refuse containers, e.g. plastic sacks, wheelie bins, and paladin bins.
• Clean up spillages, loose refuse and litter debris in any area whether arising from skip collection operation or refuse collection and disposal of waste in an appropriate manner at designated disposal point.
• Take note of any premises that appear to have a refuse storage and/or prevention problem and alert the Refuse Supervisor in this regard.
• Report bins damaged or not emptied in accordance with procedure, giving necessary detail relating to same. Affix detail to bin affected. In the event of any lost bin, notify Supervisor to daily report sheet.
• Responsible for the safe and appropriate use telecommunications technology, in accordance with Road Traffic Legislation and Council policy and procedures.
• Notify the occupants of premises as to any change as to collection arrangements through agreed systems that are currently in operation.
• Identify, log and report any public safety hazards and other issues as detrimentally affect the appearance of the environment, on a daily basis.
• Identify, log and report any public safety hazards relating to the service, on a daily basis.

The list of duties / responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties / responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description.

Requirements:

• Current valid LGV Category C driving licence AND
• Current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

• At least 1 years' experience of driving vehicles of the type requiring Category C Driving Licence OR
• Have successfully completed NMDDC internal Driver Mentoring program

• A good knowledge of Health and Safety issues relating to the operation of Category C vehicles
• Able to work with minimum supervision using their own initiative
• Able to work in a team environment
• Hold a full valid driving licence and have access to transport to meet the requirements of the post OR
• Have access to a mode of transport that will enable the post holder to fulfil the role in full.

How to Apply

If you're looking for a dynamic receptionist and administrative role with great benefits, we'd love to hear from you!

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment while making a real impact. Apply now!

**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.**