Bluestones Staffing

THIS ROLE IS NOT CURRENTLY LIVE. BSNI ARE BUILDING A LIST OF POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR UPCOMING ROLES.

BSNI are working with Belfast City Council to recruit a Stores Person/Tractor Driver – Driving. This role is temporary.

Employment type: Temporary
Target start date: 01 Aug 2025
Duration: 9 Weeks
Hours per week: 37
Rate: £13.91 per hour
Job location: Antrim Road, Belfast, BT36 7PN, United Kingdom

*WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE CANDIDATE TO HAVE A TRACTOR LICENCE* This post will be preparing food for animals at the zoo in accordance with the diet book, washing food containers, putting away any stock which comes into the stores. Assisting the drivers when needed. Keeping the stores area clean and tidy. Will involve elements of manual handling.

Main purpose of job

To be responsible to the Senior Stores Person/Tractor Driver for driving duties and allocated tractor and dumper and carrying out of associated duties, across all sites.
To assist relevant staff in the general husbandry of animals including feeding, administering medication and tagging.

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties

To be responsible for transportation of food stuffs, daily collection and removal of animal waste and other rubbish, goods and equipment.
To be responsible for the allocated tractor, dumper and all ancillary equipment and associated duties.
To be responsible for driving a range of vehicles on and off site/s in accordance with the councils Driver Handbook.
To keep the vehicle clean and check the oil, water, tyre pressures etc and any other areas contained within the Driver Vehicle Inspection Book and amend records accordingly.
To assist in the timely and efficient control of equipment and stock items in conjunction with other relevant staff and for the receipt, handling and safekeeping of all items of stock held within the stores.
To ensure that stores areas are kept clean and tidy.
To ensure that animal dietary requirements are met, through transportation and required preparation of foodstuff.
To maintain the orderly condition of grounds, such as litter/rubbish clearance, sweeping and general tidiness and assist with associated work, for example, labouring duties, mowing.
To be responsible for the removal of any animal waste ensuring that the relevant animal by-products order is adhered to off site.
To be responsible for the transportation and handling of dead animals and quarantine waste ensuring relevant animal by-products order is adhered to off site.
To assist in the safe movement of animals and to ensure the security of animal compounds, for example, key holding.
To deputise for the Senior Stores Person/Tractor Driver as required within own functional area of responsibility.
To be responsible for the transportation and decanting of chemicals.
To be involved in team meetings on a weekly/monthly basis and to assist with special events as and when required.
To be responsible for assisting with the training of any new starts.
To complete associated paperwork.
To comply with all Health and Safety at Work legislation.
To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of Belfast City Council.
To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required, as directed by the appropriate officer.
To act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care; equal opportunities; health and safety; safeguarding and any pertinent legislation.
To participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedure..

This job description has been written at a time of significant organisational change and it will be subject to review and amendment as the demands of the role and the organisation evolve. Therefore, the post-holder will be required to be flexible, adaptable and aware that they may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description but which are commensurate with the role.

Essential criteria

Driving licence and experience

Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms:

possess a full, current driving licence (category C1+E and F) which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland;
be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have relevant experience of:
driving a tractor and operating mobile plant; and
operational stores experience such as stock control and replenishment.

Please note, all eligible applicants must undergo a tractor driving assessment as part of the selection process. These assessments are likely to be carried out on a John Deere 5820 tractor and will include the use of a trailer, a coupling and uncoupling exercise and hill starts. Only those applicants who pass the driving assessment will be invited to interview.

Please note it will be a condition of appointment that if the successful applicant does not possess a full, current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), they will be required to undertake and complete this training within 12 months of taking up employment.

Short-Listing Criterion

In addition to the above driving licence and experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants who, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, can demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one years relevant experience of driving a tractor and operating mobile plant (area b).

For more information please contact Jessica on 02895219313.

BSNI is an acting recruitment agency

At Bluestones Staffing, we are committed to ethical recruitment practices and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our teams and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively.

We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from bias, promoting equal opportunities for all applicants.