Bluestones Staffing
Employment type
Temporary
Number of people required
1
Target start date
05 May 2026
Duration
26 Weeks
Hours per week
36
Rate
PAYE: £14.07 per hour
Job location
24 Strangford Road, Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and Down, BT30 6SR, United Kingdom
Cover for summer season in Newcastle and surrounding areas.
Employees/Applicants must be capable of undertaking the duties and responsibilities as set out in the Job Description and fulfil the requirements of the Person Specification; which will be assessed through the appointment process.
Employees/Applicants must be suitably qualified and experienced, be able to meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification and demonstrate they possess the key competencies for the position which, for all positions are at front line level.
Education / Qualifications
Current valid driving licence minimum C1
Current valid driving licence minimum C1+ E
AND
Current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
At least 1 year’s previous experience of driving vehicles of the type requiring Category C1 Driving Licence
OR
Have successfully completed NMDDC internal Driver Mentoring program
A good knowledge of Health and Safety issues relating to the operation of C1 vehicles
Able to work with minimum supervision using their own initiative
Able to work in a team environment
Other Requirements
Hold a full valid driving licence and have access to transport to meet the requirements of the post
OR
Have access to a mode of transport that will enable the post holder to fulfil the role in full.
Ability to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends and public/bank holidays.
In light of the current (2025/26) review of District Cleansing in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, it is expected that this role will evolve and transform with on-going changes. The post holder will therefore be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation, and duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the purpose of the job or level of responsibility.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
Working within the Sustainability and Environmental /Refuse and Cleansing Service) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and efficient Street Cleansing Service, in all weather conditions.
The postholder, as a team leader will be required to interact with members of the public and deal with enquiries in an appropriate manner using their own initiative to ensure the service is provided within the area of responsibility of the postholder.
Duties and Responsibilities
1
General duties and Responsibilities
1.1
Drive and be responsible for allocated vehicle, which will include vehicle checks requiring routine maintenance (e.g., oil and water checks and cleaning, transporting goods and equipment and personnel. Work unsociable hours as required
Job Description Number
161
Salary
Scale 3
Reports to
Cleansing Officer
Base Location
Based in Council offices in Newry or Downpatrick this post will work across the Council District of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
Car user
Casual
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Non-Regulated
Directorate / Department
Sustainability and Environment/Refuse and Cleansing
Driver Category C1
Job Description
1.2
Whilst not driving, undertake ancillary duties as appropriate to the type of work undertaken by individual/teams being serviced.
1.3
Team leader for the crew assigned and reporting of any public safety issues arising from Council responsibility and any other issues that could detrimentally affect the appearance of the environment.
1.4
Undertake, either individually or as a member of a mechanised cleansing team, duties concerned with the sweeping, collection and removal of litter, dirt, leaves and weeds, etc, from public spaces (including roads, pavements and shopping precincts). These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated tools e.g., Sharp Kits and equipment, and regular inspection and emptying of litter bins.
1.5
Undertake a full range of duties including cleansing in accordance with cleaning requirements, reporting of defects and recording of usage. Report any public safety issues arising from Council responsibility and any other issue that would detrimentally affect the appearance of the environment.
1.6
The postholder may from time to time be required to carry out Refuse collection and/or additional Street Cleansing Duties. Such duties may specifically include:
Undertaking, either individually or as a member of a team, duties connected with the removal of household, industrial and 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.
1.7
Operate associated apparatus connected with the vehicle as allocated, in a safe manner.
1.8
Responsible for the use of Radop Telecommunication Equipment assigned to the vehicle, in accordance with Road Traffic legislation.
1.9
Responsibility as Keyholder for the Depot. Operate any Alarm System which is in operation at such Depot and notify the line manager in accordance with procedures in the event of any incident.
2
General
2.1
Carry out duties for all jobs up to and including those in the grade/scale set for this post, provided such duties are deemed to be within the area of work.
2.2
Carry out all the duties of the post in the working conditions normally inherent in the job.
2.3
Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act; Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance, Child Protection and all relevant Codes of Conduct.
2.4
The successful candidate must be prepared to carry out overtime duties and to work on Public and extra Statutory Holidays as required. Appropriate overtime rates will be paid for these duties.
2.5
Complete all documentation associated with the duties of the post.
2.6
Participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance knowledge, skills and competence required to fulfil the role in full.
2.7
Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
2.8
Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality.
The list of duties / responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties / responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description.
For more information contact Jessica or Debbie on 02895219313
BSNI are an acting recruitment agency.