RQ1308186 – Driver LGV (DM)

Job Details

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are looking for someone to work 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.

Some job roles include:

  • 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
  • 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
  • Clean up spillage, 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
  • Take note of any premises that appear to have a refuse storage and/or prevention problem and alert the Refuse Supervisor in this
  • 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

Payrate: £16.39 umbrella