Job Description

*The closing date for this position is the 24th October 2025*
Combined HGV/LGV Driver Loader
Belfast BT3
Temporary (Approx 12 weeks)
14.35 per hour
37 hours per week (Mon to Thurs 7:30am to 3:30pm, Fri 7:30am to 3pm)
Main Purpose
Reporting to the relevant line manager or other line manager as appropriate, the primary function of the Combined HGV/LGV Driver Loader is to provide operational cover for all vehicles and associated duties utilised in Open Spaces and Streetscene Services and City Services (Resources and Fleet).
The Combined HGV/LGV Driver Loader will undertake a variety of duties connected with driving a range of vehicles, supervising operatives, undertaking street cleansing and the collection of waste, recyclable and compostable materials from a variety of locations, for delivery to a reception point. Duties will be undertaken within specified area(s) or city-wide as appropriate and incorporate the use of the full range of Waste Collection and Recycling/Open Spaces and Streetscene containers, associated Open Spaces and Streetscene and Waste Collection and Recycling equipment, information and telecommunications technology.
The Combined HGV/ LGV Driver Loader will also be required to undertake other City Services (Resources and Fleet) or Open Spaces and Streetscene appropriate duties as required, when not involved in driving duties.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
Open Spaces and Streetscene and Waste Collection and Recycling Operations * Operate any in-cab telematics systems as required (for example, bin and box) including bin lifts containing bin weighing equipment, bins with data chips, vehicle safety equipment (including vehicle immobilisation, locking and alarm systems and bin-lift immobilisation systems), and to report to management any defects to such equipment in a timely manner and to assist new employees in the use of such equipment.

• Use all equipment and tools etc provided safely (making sure they are in good condition at all times) and ensure that all work is carried out in an efficient and effective manner, to the required service standards, ensuring that work areas are left in a high standard of cleanliness on completion of operations and to ensure all vehicles are fully equipped and stocked with all necessary tools and supplies.
• Empty all types of receptacles and lift all loose waste, as required, ensuring the safe collection, recycling and disposal of waste. Supervise any inspection process required to ensure that materials presented for recycling are not contaminated by non-appropriate materials. This will include both pre and post emptying of the receptacle.
• Participate in recycling promotional activities, leaflet drops, bin sticker attachment and other public survey work. Be available for staff briefing and toolbox talks and be able to relay all relevant information to the team.
• Safely carry out priority cleansing, and collecting priority waste segregating and disposing, recycling and composting of waste as required. This includes the safe use (and storage) of any equipment and associated materials required for the priority waste cleansing process.
• Undertake all gully sucking, and other clearance of drains as required.
• Empty all skips safely, with due regard to the safety of staff and the public and report any defects to the appropriate line manager.
• Load the vehicle with sweepers waste bags etc, remove bags and awkward household waste from its location assist staff with heavy and other items as necessary.
• Monitor the daily operation and provide management information regarding; recycling collections, contamination, additional premises and households not yet participating in recycling, etc.

Essential Criteria:
(Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)
Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms: * have a full, current Category C driving licence which enables them to drive appropriate large refuse collection vehicles in Northern Ireland (a vehicle will be provided for the purposes of fulfilling the duties of this post);

• have a valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC));

and

• be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, relevant work experience in each of the following two areas:
• driving in a commercial or public sector environment; and
• dealing directly with members of the public, in person.

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.
Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.

Skills Required