Job Description

*The closing date for this position is the 20th October 2025*
Refuse Loader- Driving
Greenbank Offices, Newry BT34
4 positions available
Temporary (Either 10 weeks or 22 weeks- Depending on service need)
13.63 per hour
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, as per letter of offer.
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, 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.

Essential Criteria:
-Ability To Communicate Effectively Both Orally & In Writing To A Wide Range Of People.
-Ability to keep accurate and clear records.
-Ability To Work As Part Of A Team And On Own Initiative
- Awareness of Health and safety issues
-Flexible, Able To Work Unsociable Hours, Including Weekends And Bank Holidays
-Previous experience in similar role
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