LGV Driver — Stable 37h Mon-Fri, Community Services

Riada Resourcing; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in Ballymena is seeking an LGV Driver to support essential services across the local community. You will operate a range of operational vehicles, ensuring routes are completed efficiently and safely to a high standard of service.

The role offers £15.82 per hour, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 7:30–3:30 schedule and Friday until 12:30. The initial term is 3 months with potential extension; closing date 4 November 2026 at 12 noon.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points and must not have been disqualified within the past 5 years.
• Valid Driver CPC (CPC) card.
• Minimum of two years’ continuous LGV driving experience.
• Must successfully pass a driving assessment.
• Penalty points on license must be declared with relevant code and will be assessed for relevance to duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles trained for in duties including refuse collection, recycling, street cleansing and other operational service vehicles.
• Ensure bulk items, street sweepings, refuse and recycling are deposited at the waste transfer station or designated facility; use weighbridge when required.
• Provide general driving support to remove refuse from households, industrial and commercial premises for disposal.
• Ensure safety, supervise and transport the crew, and handle public queries while following operational procedures.

Skills

LGV driving experience

Category C Licence (LGV)

Driver CPC (CPC card)

Safe driving

Job description

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in Ballymena is seeking an LGV Driver to support essential services across the local community. You will operate a range of operational vehicles, ensuring routes are completed efficiently and safely to a high standard of service.

The role offers £15.82 per hour, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 7:30–3:30 schedule and Friday until 12:30. The initial term is 3 months with potential extension; closing date 4 November 2026 at 12 noon.