7.5T Driver Labourers - Mid and East Antrim Borough Council - Larne
2 positions available for experienced 7.5t Drivers to join the operational services team at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Based in Larne, this role involves driving and operating a variety of council vehicles, including those used for refuse collection, recycling, street cleansing, and other essential services.
About the role:
- £14.13 per hour
- Monday - Friday
- 2 full time, 37 hour a week positions available
- Duration: 6 months with a possible extension
- Closing date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Duties:
- Carry out pre-use and routine checks before driving any vehicle, completing and returning a vehicle pre-use check report to the postholder’s line managers as instructed.
- Drive allocated vehicle in accordance with appropriate licence as directed and be responsible for the vehicle including the use of analogue/digital Tachograph in compliance with the Road Traffic Regulations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 as amended and all other Transport related legislation.
- Ensure the safety of Council employees and the general public by carrying out an assessment of driving conditions and adopting safe methods of working on an ongoing basis, particularly during periods of severe weather.
- Operate and be responsible for council plant, tools and equipment in general, including but not limited to the safe use of appropriate mechanical aids, equipment and tools etc. provided to perform the relevant function e.g. clearing up spillages, safe collection and waste disposal, ensuring they are kept in good condition at all times.
- Manually remove obstructions from the path of the sweeping equipment which could damage the mechanism of the machine, litter picking as necessary with the designated team.
- Ensure on-board systems including weighing, safety devices, in-cab devices, telematics and communication systems are fully operational and used in accordance with operational procedures.
Criteria:
- Valid Category C1 Driving Licence
- Valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card
- A minimum of one years’ continuous LGV driving experience (any penalty points active on the driving licence must be declared along with the relevant code. These will then be assessed for relevance of the duties of the post
Desirable Criteria:
- One year's previous experience of working in a waste environment
- Experience driving a left hand drive vehicle
- A minimum of two years' continuous driving experience
Please Note - Any penalty points active on the driving license must be declared along with the relevant code, these will then be assessed for relevance to the duties of the post
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Gillian on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
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