Temporary OSS Sweeper/Driver - Labourer Belfast BT13 (C1 Licence & CPC)

OSS Sweeper/Driver - Labourer

Temporary Contract

Full-time Hours

Belfast BT13

Main purpose of job

To be responsible to the relevant line manager to provide a manual and mechanical cleansing service within the Open Spaces and Street scene Section. Drive and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of any allocated vehicle. To assist with labouring duties as required.

To undertake, usually as part of a small team, manual and mechanical sweeping and collection of sweepers bags in such areas as roadsides, footpaths, alleyways, parks, entries, litter bins etc.

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties

To report to and communicate daily with the relevant line manager for instructions and work schedules and rotas and to provide updates and information. Complete and collate any data and information (manual or computerised) and return all relevant paperwork as specified by management.

To ensure all daily squad routes are followed, all litter on the route is collected to include the emptying of litter bins, removal of litter from below litter bins and park benches and manual sweeps where required.

To transport members of staff to and from their place of work or routes etc from the area depot daily as required. #

To use and operate any equipment and associated materials as required such as bin lifts, tail lifts, weighing equipment, hand truck, strapping equipment, use these safely to perform the relevant function and ensure that they are always in good condition.

To service free standing and pole mounted litterbins on route to the required standard.

To assist non-drivers with associated labouring work, for example, digging, sweeping, lifting waste and other relevant duties as required.

To drive and be responsible for allocated vehicle and any authorised passengers and ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded.

To safely manoeuvre the vehicle daily.

To observe all driver daily checks, vehicle servicing and cleaning instructions that are issued and complete all duties involved. This includes, but is not limited to, changing and adjusting brushes, cleaning and adjusting water jets, greasing as required.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE

This job description has been written at a time of significant organisational change, it will be subject to review, and amendment as the demands of the role and the organisation evolve. Therefore, the post-holder will be required to be flexible, adaptable and aware that they may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description, but which are commensurate with the role.

Essential criteria

Driving licence and experience

Applicants must, as at the closing date:

possess a full, current Category C1 driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland;

have a valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC);

and be able to demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year's relevant experience in each of the following areas:

driving in a commercial environment;

cleaning an outdoor area, making sure tools and equipment are safely used in accordance with health and safety regulations;

and dealing with members of the public, in person.

Shortlisting criterion

In addition to the above driving licence, qualification and experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants who, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, are able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least two years relevant experience, in the three above noted areas (c) & (e).

Other Information:

Start Date:1 st October 26

Closing Date: 30 September 26

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

Rate of Pay: £13.47 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Location: Belfast BT13

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on or to speak to one of our consultants.

The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.