Combined HGV/LGV Driver Loader

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northern Ireland seeks a Combined HGV/LGV Driver Loader to oversee daily operations in waste collection and street cleaning. The role involves driving large vehicles, supervising teams, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates must possess a Category C driving license and a Driver CPC. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work in various locations across Northern Ireland, ensuring efficient waste management and community service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in driving large refuse collection vehicles in Northern Ireland.
• Experience dealing directly with members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational cover for all vehicles in Open Spaces and Streetscene Services.
• Supervise cleaning and waste collection operations ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Drive allocated vehicles adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer care skills

Team working skills

Health and safety awareness

Technical skills

Education

Full, current Category C driving licence

Valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)

Job description

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.

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.
• 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.
• Directly supervise allocated squad and staff ensuring that staff have all the required information to ensure they complete the daily tasks efficiently (for example, route information, schedules and rotas).
• Take part in all required training activities including providing on-the-job coaching and training to staff as well as instructing staff in the use of plant and,
• vehicle immobilisation and safety equipment for Open Spaces and Streetscene operations, Waste Collection and Recycling, priority waste and recycling operations.
• Ensure that staff are wearing the appropriate work wear and PPE and comply with all Health and Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Drive and be responsible for any allocated vehicle and any authorised passengers. Ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded, and to safely manoeuvre the vehicle on the daily routes.
• Adhere to appropriate driving guidelines for example, vehicle weight, driver daily checks, accident procedure and drivers procedures (including drivers handbook), and other relevant duties. Adherence to health and safety at work.
• legislation and appropriate codes of practice; safe systems of work, the safe lifting of heavy objects, recognising hazardous substances, and ensuring the safety of the public and other council staff where appropriate.
• Ensure all Operator Licencing, Tachograph and Driver Regulations are complied with and that daily record sheets for example, work records, fuel, mileage, defects, are recorded accurately and returned to the relevant manager in accordance with legi.
• Carry out Waste Collection and Recycling and Open Spaces and Streetscene duties, with due regard to property and with minimum disturbance to members of the public, hence bins and other items should be emptied and returned to,
• their proper location undamaged and with lids closed. Appropriate mechanical aids should be used and all spillages should be cleared up.
• Obtain keys to open and close alley gates before and after Waste Collection and Recycling or Open Spaces and Streetscene operations has been completed.
• Adhere to instructions given regarding the use of landfill or other waste treatment sites and waste transfer stations.
• Liaise with the relevant line manager concerning daily route and in so far as is possible ensure that it is followed, while reporting any issues affecting completion of the daily tasks.
• Ensure that, where practicable, all waste and litter on the route is collected and, if not, inform the line manager of any non-completion as soon as possible.
• Complete all daily record sheets mileage, fuel, defects, and any other documents, and return them to the relevant line manager daily. When appropriate, implement route changes to improve efficiency for example, route optimisation.
• Assist with mechanical and manual snow clearance and gritting of predefined areas as required.
• Carry out any reasonable requests as may be made from line management and undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.

Skills and Qualifications

• (Original certificates require as proof of all qualifications listed on CV).
• Qualifications and experience 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.
• Please note that all eligible applicants, must undergo and successfully pass a driving assessment which enables them to drive large vehicles associated with the Category C licence as part of the selection process.
• Only those applicants who successfully pass the driving assessment, if required, will be invited to attend for interview for this post.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of the following special skills and attributes which may be tested at interview:
• Communication skills: the ability to complete standard forms clearly and to collate basic information into written reports.
• The ability to communicate effectively and deal with confrontational situations in a professional manner. The ability to give clear oral instructions and information to team and members of the public.
• Customer care skills: an understanding of the importance of responding appropriately to the needs of internal and external customers. The ability to apply customer care procedures and deal with the public in a helpful and positive manner.
• Analysis and decision-making skills: the ability to make decisions on a day to day basis in relation to working methods and requirements of a small operational team.
• Work planning and prioritisation skills: the ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure that tasks are completed within appropriate timescales.
• Team working skills: the ability to work as an effective team member who contributes to the success of the team and achievement of objectives by making contributions and building on the contributions made by others.
• Health and safety awareness: an understanding of health and safety responsibilities in relation to employees and the public in a high-risk working environment.
• Technical skills: an understanding of vehicle components and of the checks and documentation required.

Further Information

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Jan 2026

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026