Refuse Loader
Newry
£13.85 per hour
37 hours per week
Temporary Vacancy
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Refuse Collection) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and effective refuse collection service including all recycling collection activities, in all weather conditions. Normally working in a squad environment, the postholder shall be expected to interact with and deal with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner and shall be assigned to Environmental Cleansing (Refuse Collection) duties, throughout the District.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Undertake, either individually or as a member of a team, duties connected with the removal of household, industrial, commercial and recyclable refuse from a variety of locations, eg, houses, shops, schools. This could involve the full use of refuse containers, eg, plastic sacks, wheelie bins, and paladin bins.
· In the absence of a regular driver or service reserve driver, ensure all collections are provided in the appropriate sequence and ensure that such staff undertake tasks in accordance with Procedures and Policies.
· Assist the assigned driver, as requested, to manoeuvre the vehicle, provided training has been given.
· Clear up spillage, loose refuse and litter in any area arising from the Refuse Collection Service i.e. use of Sharp Kits
· Report bins damaged or not emptied to the Team Leader.
· Report any premises that appear to have a refuse disposal problem to the Team Leader.
· Notify the occupants of premises as to any change with collection requirements through an appropriate system.
· Operation of any associated apparatus and safety equipment, fitted to the vehicle assigned.
· Identify any public safety hazards and other issues that detrimentally affect the appearance of the environment and to report same to the Team Leader.
· Identify and report any public safety hazard relating to the service to the Team Leader on a daily basis.
Essential Criteria:
Ability To Communicate Effectively Both Orally & In Writing To A Wide Range Of People
Ability to keep accurate and clear records
Ability To Work As Part Of A Team And On Own Initiative
Awareness of Health and safety issues
Flexible, Able To Work Unsociable Hours, Including Weekends And Bank Holidays
Previous experience in similar role
Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abides by the REC Code of Professional Practice. Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.
Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.