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Job description

To be responsible to the relevant line manager to provide a manual and mechanical cleansing service within the Open Spaces and Streetscene Section. Drive and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of any allocated vehicle. To assist with labouring duties as required. To undertake, usually as part of a small team, manual and mechanical sweeping and collection of sweepers bags in such areas as roadsides, footpaths, alleyways, parks, entries, litter bins etc.

Responsibilities

• Report to and communicate daily with the relevant line manager for instructions and work schedules and rotas and to provide updates and information. Complete and collate any data and information (manual or computerised) and return all relevant info.
• To ensure all daily squad routes are followed, all litter on the route is collected to include the emptying of litter bins, removal of litter from below litter bins and park benches and manual sweeps where required.
• To transport members of staff to and from their place of work or routes etc from the area depot daily as required.
• To use and operate any equipment and associated materials as required such as bin lifts, tail lifts, weighing equipment, hand truck, strapping equipment, use these safely to perform the relevant function and ensure that they are in good condition.
• To service free standing and pole mounted litterbins on route to the required standard.
• To assist non-drivers with associated labouring work, for example, digging, sweeping, lifting waste and other relevant duties as required.
• To drive and be responsible for allocated vehicle and any authorised passengers and ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded. To safely manoeuvre the vehicle on a daily basis.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms: Possess a full, current Category C1 driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland;
• 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, at least one years relevant experience in each of the following areas:
• Driving in a commercial environment, cleaning an outdoor area, making sure tools and equipment are safely used in accordance with health and safety regulations; and dealing with members of the public, in person.