At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive and maintain waste collection vehicles while ensuring cleanliness in the community.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on sustainable waste management.
- Benefits: Earn £16.22 per hour with a supportive work environment and career growth.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for additional tasks and responsibilities.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on your community while gaining valuable driving experience.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid Category C1 licence and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.69 - 13.69 £ per hour.
Salary: £13.69 per hour plus 18.5% Waste Allowance = £16.22
Location: Antrim and Newtownabbey
Hours: 37 hours per week. Monday-Saturday Shift Pattern
DEADLINE: Thursday 23rd July 2026 @12PM
Responsibilities:
- 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 the vehicle.
- 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, cleanse footpaths and adjacent gutters, collect 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, 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, 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.
- In the event of inclement weather preventing normal work undertake reasonable alternative tasks as may be allocated by management, including gritting and snow clearance.
- Assist and carry out the delivery of Council communications, including leaflets, stickers, & flyers, which may require to be attached or stuck to bins or delivered through letter box or equivalent.
- If not on driving duties, carry out the duties of a Waste Resource Management operative.
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential:
- Valid Category C1 licence
- Hold a full CPC Licence/Drivers Qualification Card
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating with a category C1 licence
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Computer literate (to use TMS for holidays/GPS)
- Working knowledge of health and safety procedures including manual handling and using reversing assistants
- Knowledge of waste collection and disposal and recycling issues
- Traffic Management
Desirable:
- Minimum of two years’ experience within a waste management environment
- Minimum of two years’ experience of driving refuse collection vehicles
- Minimum of one year’s experience operating Mechanical Sweepers
How to Apply
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to [email address]. Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date and includes your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details. If this opportunity isn't quite right for you but you are seeking a new role, we would still welcome your enquiry.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Waste Resource Management Driver Category C1 in Newtownabbey employer: Apple Recruitment
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