Waste Management Driver C

Our client, a large Public Sector Organisation requires a Waste Resource Management Driver based in Antrim

Role : Waste Resource Management Driver

Location : Antrim

Hours of work : 37 hrs per week, Monday to Thursday 07:00 AM to 16:45 PM

Hourly Rate : £13.69 (Plus allowance = £14.85)

LOCATION OF POST:

Primarily based at the client's Antrim Depot, but may be required to work at any WRM facility throughout.

MAIN PURPOSE:

Provision of Waste Resource Management (WRM) Services including the collection of residual and recyclable waste resource from the kerbside; street cleansing; environmental cleansing; delivery of stores items; and Household Recycling Centre functions in accordance with the quality standards set by the client. Manage human and physical resources required to deliver the above.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensuring that each day's task, rota and workload is completed on the appropriate day and the week's tasks are completed within the normal working week, with the exception of unforeseen circumstances (e.g. breakdowns etc) to the quality standards set by the client.

2. Responsible for the inspection of waste resource management containers to ensure they comply with the client's Policy, completing rejection/damage reports for management action.

3. Apply traffic management knowledge and skills in compliance with Road Traffic Regulations (NI) Order 1997 as amended and all other relevant legislation.

4. Responsible for daily cleaning of vehicles and mechanical sweeper hoppers and grills etc. Carrying out routine vehicle maintenance checks as specified including cleaning and operation of any fitted power mechanism.

5. Responsible for the completion of records (e.g. daily vehicle defects, accidents, safety checks). Daily reporting any actual or potential mechanical or electrical faults, or damage to the vehicle, to the WRM Supervisor as applicable.

6. Responsible for ensuring on-board cameras, safety devices, communication systems and computerised systems are fully operational and used.

7. Maintain records, completing documentation and all associated work including receiving and giving instructions to crew members. Supervision of crew, the operation of the service and customer liaison in accordance with the standards set by the client. Carry out key holder duties on occasions.

8. Carrying out WRM Collection duties, to collect all approved domestic and commercial refuse and recyclable containers presented, ensuring all containers are returned to a safe position.

9. When carrying out Street Cleansing duties, cleanse footpaths and adjacent gutters, collection of litter on public highways and other specified areas within the Borough to the quality standards set out by the client by means of manual sweeping, shovelling, litter picking, pedestrian operated suction sweepers and other appropriate methods.

10. Emptying of litter bins and waste receptacles, weeding of footpaths and gutters, cleaning of street furniture, removal of fly-tipped and fly-posted materials, removal of animal carcasses and any other cleansing or emergency works.

11. Collection of bulky domestic items, heavy garden waste, and accumulations of waste resulting from illegally dumped materials. Collection of litter, as and when required, on specified carriageways, verges and any of the client's owned property.

12. Carrying out Household Recycling Centre duties, to supervise the disposal of all waste, assist members of the public with the disposal of large and heavy items, ensure that the use of recycling facilities are maximised and that the site is kept clean, tidy and free from litter. Maximise the diversion of waste resources from the residual waste stream to increase the recycling and recovery of waste.

13. In the event of inclement weather preventing normal work undertake alternative tasks commensurate with the level of the post as may be allocated by management, including gritting and snow clearance.

14. Assist and carry out the delivery of the client's communications, including leaflets, stickers, & flyers, which may require to be attached or stuck to a bin or delivered through letter box or equivalent.

15. Assist and ensure the safe delivery of stores items as directed by the Stores Supervisor.

16. Contribute to the performance of the Operational Services Section to ensure key performance indicators for the Section are achieved.

17. Attend meetings and participate in training relevant to the work of the Section.

18. Comply with, and ensure that staff comply with the client's policies and procedures including those relating to Health, Safety and Well-being.

19. If not on driving duties, carry out the duties of a Waste Resource Management Operative.

20. Communicate fully with your line manager, colleagues and customers in order to enhance the service provided.

21. Co-operate with the client, its officers and staff to enable them, as far as necessary to conform and comply with any duty or requirement imposed as a result of any law which may be in force regarding health and safety.

The principal responsibilities listed above are an indicator of the main aspects of the role as opposed to representing a definitive list.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrate a team approach to achieving the objectives of the Section through full flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken.

2. Provide a high level of internal and external customer service including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following issues through to completion.

3. Continuously develop personal knowledge and skills to enhance internal and external customer service.

4. Comply with, and ensure that other staff comply with, the client's policies and procedures including those relating to health, safety, well being and safeguarding.

5. Promote equality and diversity across all service areas through clear leadership, effective policy implementation and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with Council values.

6. Carry out any other duties commensurate with the level of the post which may be assigned including working in other sections of the Department and client.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL:

Hold a valid Category C driving licence.

Hold a full CPC Licence/Drivers Qualification Card.

EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

Minimum of 2 years' experience operating with a full standard driving licence.

DESIRABLE:

Minimum of two years' experience within a waste management environment.

Minimum of two years' experience of driving refuse collection vehicles.

Minimum of 1 year experience operating HGV Mechanical Sweepers.

If you are interested in this role apply via the link or contact:

Rory McGregor

[email protected]

02825 642699 EXT 875