Driver LGV

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Team Leader for Refuse Collection in Northern Ireland. The role requires a valid LGV Category C driving licence and involves driving a refuse collection vehicle, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and interacting with the public. The position also includes responsibilities for supervising staff and maintaining operational efficiency. Closing date for applications is 20 Nov 2025.

Qualifications

• At least 1 years’ experience driving vehicles requiring Category C licence.
• Must have completed NMDDC internal Driver Mentoring program.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate refuse collection vehicle.
• Ensure operational relationships between crew and public.
• Perform vehicle checks and maintenance.
• Undertake duties for refuse removal from various locations.

Skills

Current valid LGV Category C driving licence

Current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Health and Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Job description

Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Refuse Collection), the post holder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and efficient Refuse Collection Service including all recycling collection activities, in all weather conditions.The post holder, as Team Leader, will be expected to interact with the public in an appropriate manner and within own initiative to ensure service is provided within the area of responsibility of the post holder.The post holder may be required to drive any vehicle requiring a LGV Category C class of licence, providing relevant training has been provided. The post holder will also be responsible for staff supervised on a day to day basis.

Responsibilities

• Drive and be responsible for the operation of a refuse collection vehicle or skip collection vehicle for the purpose of the removal and disposal of refuse and recyclable material.
• Responsible for ensuring with the crew, the best operational relationships between the service and members of the public, and that the crew observe Council policies and procedures and operate efficiently to work schedules.
• Drive and be responsible for any vehicle up to LGV Category C standard requiring specialist driving skills.
• Vehicle checks requiring routine maintenance (e.g. Oil and water checks).
• Cleaning and operation of any power mechanism which may be fitted.
• Ensure all safety stops, chains etc. are available and operating.
• Cleaning, transporting goods equipment and personnel, and completion of associated paperwork.
• Undertaking, either individually or as a member of a team, duties connected with the removal of household, industrial and commercial refuse from a variety of locations, e.g. houses, shops, schools and on premises assisted collections.
• Clean up spillage, loose refuse and litter debris in any area whether arising from skip collection operation or refuse collection and disposal of waste in an appropriate manner at designated disposal point.
• Take note of any premises that appear to have a refuse storage and/or prevention problem and alert the Refuse Supervisor in this regard.
• Report bins damaged or not emptied in accordance with procedure, giving necessary detail relating to same. Affix detail to bin affected. In the event of any lost bin, notify Supervisor to daily report sheet.
• Responsible for the use of radio communications equipment assigned to the vehicle, in accordance with Road Traffic Legislation.
• Identify, log and report any public safety hazards and other issues as detrimentally affect the appearance of the environment, on a daily basis.

Skills and Qualifications

• Current valid LGV Category C driving licence.
• Current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• At least 1 years’ experience of driving vehicles of the type requiring Category C Driving Licence or,
• Have successfully completed NMDDC internal Driver Mentoring program.
• A good knowledge of Health and Safety issues relating to the operation of Category C vehicles.
• Able to work with minimum supervision using their own initiative.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Hold a full valid driving licence and have access to transport to meet the requirements of the post or,
• Have access to a mode of transport that will enable the post holder to fulfil the role in full.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 20 Nov 2025