Driver LGV
Newry
£14.53 per hour
37 hours per week
Temporary Vacancy
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (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.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Drive and be responsible for the operation of a refuse collection vehicle or skip collection vehicle for the purpose of the removal and disposal of refuse and recyclable material.
· Responsible for ensuring with the crew, the best operational relationships between the service and members of the public, and that the crew observe Council policies and procedures and operate efficiently to work schedules.
· Drive and be responsible for any vehicle up to LGV Category C standard requiring specialist driving skills. Duties will include:
o Vehicle checks requiring routine maintenance (e.g. Oil and water checks).
o Cleaning and operation of any power mechanism which may be fitted.
o Ensure all safety stops, chains etc. are available and operating.
o Cleaning, transporting goods equipment and personnel, and completion of associated paperwork.
· 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.
Essential Criteria:
LGV Category C class of licence
GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics
Previous experience in similar role
Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abides by the REC Code of Professional Practice. Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.
Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.