Refuse Loader in Newry

Closing date: 14th August 2026

Location: Greenbank, Newry

Type: Temporary (Approx 4 weeks)

Salary: £14.07 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Main Purpose

Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Refuse Collection), the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and effective refuse collection service including all recycling collection activities, in all weather conditions. Normally working in a squad environment, the postholder shall be expected to interact with and deal with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner and shall be assigned to Environmental Cleansing (Refuse Collection) duties throughout the Council District.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Undertake, either individually or as a member of a team, duties connected with the removal of household, industrial, commercial and recyclable refuse from a variety of locations, e.g., houses, shops, schools.
• This could involve the full use of refuse containers, e.g., plastic sacks, wheelie bins, and paladin bins.
• In the absence of a regular driver or service reserve driver, ensure all collections are provided in the appropriate sequence and ensure that such staff undertake tasks in accordance with Councils Procedures and Policies.
• Assist the assigned driver, as requested, to manoeuvre the vehicle, provided training has been given.
• Clear up spillage, loose refuse and litter in any area arising from the Refuse Collection Service, i.e., use of Sharp Kits.
• Report bins damaged or not emptied to the Team Leader.
• Report any premises that appear to have a refuse disposal problem to the Team Leader.
• Notify the occupants of premises as to any change with collection requirements through an appropriate system.
• Operation of any associated apparatus and safety equipment fitted to the vehicle assigned.
• Identify any public safety hazards and other issues that detrimentally affect the appearance of the environment and report same to the Team Leader.
• Identify and report any public safety hazard relating to the service to the Team Leader on a daily basis.
• Responsible for the use of radio telecommunications equipment assigned to the vehicle, in accordance with Road Traffic Legislation.

Essential Criteria:

• At least 1 year's relevant experience e.g., labouring, cleaning and maintenance, waste removal, working with hydraulic equipment.
• At least 6 months' experience dealing with the public in a face-to-face customer focused service.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues in relation to manual handling and working with mechanical equipment while in the presence of members of the public and traffic.
• Ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain work written records.
• Hold a full current driving licence and access to transport, or access to transport to meet the requirements of the post.
• Ability to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends and public/bank holidays.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.