Driver Category B & C1

Job location: Ards and North Down Borough

Salary: £19,312 - £19,698 per annum Scale 3SC P 5-6

Hours: 36

Worktime: Rota based

Closing date: 20/01/2022

Employer: Ards and North Down Borough Council

Business: Local Government

Address: The Castle

Bangor

Postcode: BT20 4BT

Telephone: 0300 0133333

Email: recruit@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Website: www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Job Duties: To drive a range of vehicles within the Waste and Cleansing Services and to complete a range of vehicle checks as required. To work as team leader ensuring the collection and removal of recyclables, household, industrial and commercial waste, including bulky items from various locations. Carry out street cleaning duties throughout the Borough. The post holder will also provide flexible and effective cover across a range of Council services delivered by the Waste and Cleansing Section.Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in timely effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all issues relating to the work of the Council.Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties

Qualifications / Experience: Applicants must have at least one year's experience driving a Category C1 Vehicle on a public highway.At least one year's experience, in paid employment, of heavy outdoor manual work.At least one year's experience in paid employment of dealing with the public.Experience of keeping basic records.A current valid Driving Licence with category C1 driving entitlements.A valid Driver Qualification card.A valid Tachograph card.Must commit to undertake driver CPC training.Able to work outside normal working hours as and when required.Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a driver assessment and medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening.Please refer to Council website for Job Description

Application Method: Please apply via: www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk (please copy and paste this link into your browser) Employer Ref: ST 12394

Other Information: Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council's GetGot system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible.