Waste Resource Management Cat C1- Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Antrim
Interested in securing immediate, full time work within the Public Sector? Apply today.
About the role:
- £13.69 with 18.5% shift allowance (£16.22)
- 37 hours per week
- Must be available to work 4 out of 7 day shift pattern (Monday to Saturday pattern)
- Up to 30th November 2026
- Public Sector
- Please note closing date for applications is Monday 24th August 2026 at 12 noon. However, you can register your interest for upcoming Public Sector vacancies by applying today.
Duties will include:
- Responsible for the vehicle and equipment on the allocated route undertaking daily checks and routine vehicle maintenance, operating mechanical tail lifts and any other moving parts relevant to vehicle.
- Apply traffic management knowledge and skills in compliance with Road Traffic Regulations (NI) Order 1997 as amended and all other relevant legislation.
- When carrying out Street Cleansing duties, to cleanse footpaths and adjacent gutters, collection of litter on public highways and other specified areas within the Borough to the quality standards set out by the Council by means of manual sweeping, shovelling, litter picking, pedestrian operated suction sweepers and other appropriate methods.
- Responsible for the inspection of litter bins and waste receptacles to ensure they comply with Council policy, completing rejection / damage reports for management action.
- Responsible for completion of records (e.g. daily vehicle defects, accidents, safety checks).
Criteria:
- Hold a valid Category C1 driving licence
- Hold a full CPC Licence/Drivers Qualification Card
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating with a full standard driving licence
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Computer literate (to use TMS for holidays/GPS)
- Working knowledge of health and safety procedures including manual handling and using reversing assistants
- Knowledge of waste collection and disposal and recycling issues
- Please note you will be required to do a Driver Assessment in order to fulfil the roles of this 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 teri@riadaresourcing.com or call Teri on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.