Bluestones Staffing
Job description
BSNI have a fantastic opportunity for Newry and Down city council for a refuse loader driver.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
Rate of pay: £13.63 phr
Duties 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, eg, houses, shops, schools. This could involve the full use of refuse containers, eg, 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 to 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.
Candidate requirements:
Valid UK driving license
Manual handling
2 years experience in a relative position
If you are interested please apply via indeed, we will be in touch to discuss further.