Waste Resource Management Driver Category C

Our client a large public sector organisation requires a Waste Resource Management Driver to join their team in Antrim.

Role: Waste Resource Management Driver

Rate of Pay: £14.14ph plus allowances

Location: Antrim

Hours: 37 hours - Mon-Thurs (on a rota basis)

Duration : 3 Months

Main duties/Responsibilities:

Provision of Waste Resource Management (WRM) Services including the collection of waste (residual & 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

• Responsible for the vehicle and equipment on the allocated route undertaking daily checks and routine vehicle maintenance, operating mechanical tail lifts and any other moving parts relevant to vehicle. et by the Council. Manage human and physical resources required to deliver the above
• Apply traffic management knowledge and skills in compliance with Road Traffic Regulations (NI) Order 1997 as amended and all other relevant legislation.
• When carrying out Street Cleansing duties, to 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 Council by means of manual sweeping, shovelling, litter picking, pedestrian operated suction sweepers and other appropriate methods
• Responsible for the inspection of litter bins and waste receptacles to ensure they comply with Council policy, completing rejection / damage reports for management action
• Responsible for completion of records (e.g. daily vehicle defects, accidents, safety checks).
• 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
• Responsible for ensuring on-board systems, safety devices, communication systems are fully operational and used.
• 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
• 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
• 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 Council owned property

Essential Criteria:

• Valid Category C1 licence
• Hold, a full CPC Licence/Drivers Qualification Card
• Minimum of 2 years' experience operating with a category C1 licence

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. If you are interested please upload your CV to the link provided, and Christine Thompson will contact you if you have been shortlisted. Full Job Description available on request.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate.

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