Riada Resourcing

Phone Number: 02870326600
Email: info@riadaresourcing.com
Web: www.riadaresourcing.com

Job description

Mid & East Antrim Borough Council is hiring a Driver with Labouring Duties in Ballymena. This role is ideal for someone with experience in waste operations, teamwork, and customer service, supporting essential recycling and waste services for the community. About the role: £14.13 per hour 37 hours per week Tuesday - Friday Given the nature of their duties, the post holder may be expected to work outside of these hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service. Duration: 3 months with a possible extension Please note closing date for this role is Friday 5th June however you register your interest for current and upcoming Council job opportunities by applying today.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-use checks before driving any vehicle, completing and returning a vehicle pre-use check report to the postholder’s line manager as instructed.
• Driving all vehicles in accordance with the appropriate licence and ensure the safety of Council employees and the general public by carrying out an assessment of driving conditions and adopting safe methods of working on an ongoing basis.
• Operate and be responsible for council plant, tools and equipment in general, including but not limited to the safe use of appropriate mechanical aids, equipment and tools etc. provided to perform the relevant function e.g. clearing up spillages etc.
• Ensure on-board systems including weighing, safety devices, in-cab devices, telematics and communication systems are fully operational and used in accordance with operational procedures.
• Open/close public toilets across the Ballymena Borough area.
• Clean and maintain all toilet facilities across the Ballymena Borough area.
• Complete deliveries across the Mid and East Antrim Borough.
• Complete all digital forms.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have one years' relevant experience to include:
• Applicants must have a valid Category B Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points and must not have been disqualified within the past 5 years.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one years’ frequent driving experience in a commercial capacity.
• Applicants must have an awareness of Health and Safety responsibilities in a work environment.