LGV Driver

LGV Driver

We are currently recruiting for a LGV Driver to join the team at Mid & East Antrim Borough Council. The role will be based in Tully Depot, Moorefields Road, Ballymena for a duration of three months with possible extension.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Drive any vehicles the postholder is trained in, including but not limited to those in connection with refuse collection, recycling and disposal vehicles, street cleansing services and other operational services vehicles within any given area of the Borough. Ensuring the vehicle is not overloaded and is safely manoeuvred on its daily route.

Efficient completion of the daily/weekly specific work schedules in relation to allocated duties including defined collection routes where applicable.

Take responsibility for the safety, supervision and transportation of the crew, ensuring crew members comply with operational procedures whilst carrying out their duties and dealing with queries from members of the public or referring to the postholder's line manager as appropriate.

(Full job specification available upon request)

Hours of Work:

• Successful candidates will be required to work 37 hours per week, working days and hours will be defined based on location and role within the organisation. Given the nature of their duties, the post holder will be expected to work outside of these hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service.

  Mid and East Antrim Borough Council does not operate a Task and Finish Procedure.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Valid Category C LGV Driving Licence

• Valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card

• A minimum of one years' continuous LGV driving experience

• Must successfully pass a driving assessment

  Any penalty points active on the driving licence must be declared along with the relevant code. These will then be assessed for relevance of the duties of the post.

Desirable Criteria:

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of two years' continuous LGV driving experience
• Experience driving a left hand drive vehicle
• One year's previous experience of working in a waste environment.

Salary:

• Currently £27,334 to £29,777 per annum.

Closing Date:

• Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 4pm

Please contact Deirdre on 028 25 642699 at Staffline Recruitment to speak in confidence regarding the role or email [email protected]