Cleansing operative with driving duties

The closing date for this position is the 6 th May 2026

Cleansing operative with driving duties

Central Services Depot, Altona Road & Carryduff Depot

Temporary (Approx 12 weeks)

£14.13 per hour

37 hours per week

Main Purpose

As a member of the Operational Services Team the post holder will be required to:

• Provide an effective and efficient refuse collection & street cleansing and amenity collection service throughout the assigned catchment area.
• If required to undertake the role and associated key duties of the post of driver, the post holder will also be responsible for the vehicle and its passengers in compliance with all Council policies, statutory regulations and Health and Safety requirements.
• The post holder will assume other delegated duties appropriate to the post reasonably assigned by management.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1.Carry out a full range of duties within the general cleansing service to include litter picking, manual sweeping and collection, removal and disposal of litter/dirt/leaves etc. from public places such as roads, pavements and open spaces.

2.Carry out a full range of duties within the general refuse collection service to include collection / removal of household and commercial waste, bulky amenity collections, removal of illegal / indiscriminate dumping waste and collection / disposal of dead and fallen animals. Ensure all duties/day's tasks are carried out according to schedules and at appropriate times.

3.Assist with completing all necessary paperwork in the correct format and on the correct forms. Notify Cleansing Supervisor of any changes to work load and reasons for same.

4.Comply with all Council policies and statutory regulations including all requirements under Health, Safety and Welfare at work legislation and all current road traffic regulations (this will include use of personal protection equipment, clothing and company mobile phones).

5.Provide a high level of Customer care at all times and provide customers with relevant information as required.

6.Undertake any training identified as necessary to meet the requirements of the post including first aid training if required. Job holders are reasonably expected to attend briefings/meetings relevant to their role and work practices as an inherent part of their core responsibility.

7.Carry out a range of driving duties appropriate to the license held, to include refuse collection vehicles, street cleansing vehicles and general commercial vehicles as required. Required to carry out general duties within the general cleansing service and refuse collection service to meet the service needs as required plus any other related duties as directed by the Cleansing Supervisor.

8.When undertaking driving duties be responsible for vehicles and passengers in accordance with the Council's Driver's Handbook and be responsible for completion of all relevant checks and paperwork. Responsible for the supervision of up to five cleansing operatives on a daily basis to ensure the completion of daily tasks/works as directed.

9.Be the first point of contact for the crew, liaising with supervisors and relaying instructions to other members of the crew, as directed.

10.Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of management and personal behaviour, which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation.

11.Promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in the employment of staff through the mainstreaming of equality within the Council.

The services falling within the responsibility of this post are as follows:

-Refuse

-Street Cleansing

Essential Criteria:

(Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

EXPERIENCE

1.1:- 2 years' relevant experience to include;

•Experience of on road driving a large vehicle e.g.3.5 - 26 tonnes.

•Experience of keeping official records

•Experience in Waste Collection/ Street Cleansing or a relevant related field.

1.2:- 1 years team leader experience in a similar role

1.3: - Knowledge of waste reception, removal, storage and sorting.

1.4: - Knowledge of health and safety guidelines.

1.5:- Knowledge and understanding of route plans and maps and the ability to undertake basis calculations

1.6:- A full current driving licence (must include category C) valid in the UK

1.7:- Hold a valid CPC card

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level