HGV Driver Waste

VanRath; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client is seeking a Waste Resource Management Driver (Category C) to join their team in Northern Ireland. The role involves delivering waste and recycling services, supervising a small crew, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate must hold a valid C+E licence, have at least 2 years' driving experience, and possess strong organizational skills. Join us to make a direct impact on the community and environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Community-focused role

Varied workload

Qualifications

• Must have a valid C+E licence and Driver CPC Qualification Card.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience driving with a Category C licence required.
• Ability to work independently and strong organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily waste and recycling collections to required standards.
• Supervise crew members and support customer liaison.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Basic IT skills

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Education

Valid C+E licence

Driver CPC Qualification Card

2 years' experience driving with a Category C licence

Job description

Our public sector client is seeking a Waste Resource Management Driver (Category C) to join their Operations team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring high-quality waste collection, street cleansing and recycling services across the local area. You will lead a small crew, drive and operate Category C vehicles, and support essential frontline environmental services that directly benefit the community.

The Role

As a Waste Resource Management Driver, you will:

• Deliver daily waste and recycling collections to required standards, ensuring all scheduled tasks are completed safely and on time.

• Inspect waste containers and complete any rejection or damage reports as required.

• Carry out daily vehicle checks, cleaning, maintenance inspections and reporting of defects or incidents.

• Ensure onboard cameras, communication systems and safety devices are operational.

• Supervise crew members, provide instructions, maintain records and support customer liaison.

• Undertake manual street cleansing activities including litter picking, sweeping, weeding, emptying litter bins, removing fly-tipping and supporting emergency cleansing.

• Assist at Household Recycling Centres, helping the public dispose of waste safely and ensuring recycling is maximised.

• Carry out bulky waste collections, deliver leaflets/stickers and complete stores deliveries as required.

• Support alternative duties during adverse weather, such as gritting and snow clearance.

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements, traffic management rules and organisational policies.

About You

To be considered, you must have:

• A valid C+E licence and Driver CPC Qualification Card.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience driving with a Category C licence.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

• Basic IT skills to use internal systems.

• Working knowledge of health and safety procedures such as manual handling and reversing assistance.

Desirable experience includes:

• Previous work within a waste management environment.

• Experience driving refuse collection vehicles or mechanical sweepers.

• Knowledge of waste collection, disposal and recycling.

A driver assessment will be required prior to appointment.

What This Role Offers

• A stable, community-focused public sector role.

• A varied workload across waste, recycling and cleansing services.

• A supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.

• The opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on the local environment.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Category C driver who takes pride in delivering high-quality frontline services and enjoys working outdoors as part of an active team, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion or to request an application pack.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Glenn Roberts in the strictest confidence

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