Job role: Class 2 Refuse Driver/Loader
Location: Belfast
Hourly rate: £14.36
Hours: Monday to Friday 730am - 330pm OR Wednesday to Sunday 11pm - 7am
Blue Arrow are recruiting for Class 2 Refuse Driver/Loaders for our client in the Duncrue area of Belfast. In this role you will be undertake a variety of duties including driving a range of vehicles, supervising operatives, undertaking street cleansing and the collection of waste, recyclable and compostable materials from a variety of locations.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Operate any in-cab telematics systems as required (for example, bin and box) including bin lifts containing bin weighing equipment, bins with data chips, vehicle safety equipment (including vehicle immobilisation, locking and alarm systems and bin-lift immobilisation systems), and to report to management any defects to such equipment in a timely manner and to assist new employees in the use of such equipment.
2. Use all equipment and tools etc provided safely (making sure they are in good condition at all times) and to ensure that all work is carried out in an efficient and effective manner, to the required service standards, ensuring that work areas are left in a high standard of cleanliness on completion of operations and to ensure all vehicles are fully equipped and stocked with all necessary tools and supplies.
3. Empty all types of receptacle and lift all loose waste, as required, ensuring the safe collection, recycling and disposal of waste. To supervise any inspection process required to ensure that materials presented for recycling are not contaminated by non-appropriate materials. This will include both pre and post emptying of the receptacle.
4. Participate in recycling promotional activities, leaflet drops, bin sticker attachment and other public survey work. To be available for staff briefing/toolbox talks and be able to relay all relevant information to the team.
5. Safely carry out priority cleansing, and collecting priority waste - segregating and disposing, recycling and composting of waste as required. This includes the safe use (and storage) of any equipment and associated materials required for the priority waste cleansing process.
6. Undertake all gully sucking, and other clearance of drains as required.
7. Empty all skips safely, with due regard to the safety of staff and the public, and report any defects to the appropriate line manager.
8. Load the vehicle with sweepers waste bags etc, remove bags and awkward household waste from its location - assist staff with heavy and other items as necessary.
9. Monitor the daily operation and provide management information regarding; recycling collections, contamination, additional premises and households not yet participating in recycling, etc.
You will have:
- Category C driving licence (Class 2) & valid CPC card
- 6 months experience Class 2 driving experience
- Previous experience dealing directly with members of the public would also be advantageous
Please apply with your CV today!
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