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.
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.
Skills and Qualifications
* 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 independently.
* Awareness of Health and safety issues.
* Flexible, able to work unsociable hours, including weekend and Bank Holidays.
* Previous experience in similar role.
Vacancy ID 1740039 Job ref. PLATJOB20250786 Job Sector Environmental, Health and Safety,Transport, Distribution and Warehousing Area Co Down Location Newry, Greenbank Offices Salary £13.63 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 36 Published date 15/10/2025 Closing date 20/10/2025 Worktime Varies, to be confirmed.
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025
Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025
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