There are currently four permanent, full-time posts.
As females are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.
And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.
As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Under the general direction and reporting to Assistant Manager, Transport and Priority Waste, or other appropriate manager, the postholder will be responsible for:
Priority Waste
Remove and transport priority waste to the designated transfer or disposal site. This work also entails, as required, segregation of waste to specified areas or locations. Examples of priority waste are items that are removed from the general waste stream for safe or special disposal, such as bulky household waste collection, fridge freezers and other items for recycling.
Priority Cleansing
Carry out priority cleansing duties that will enhance the appearance of the public realm such as street cleansing, land clearance, street washing, cleansing of street furniture, gum removal, graffiti removal, and fly poster removal/obliteration.
General Waste Collection and Cleansing Duties
Drive all appropriate vehicles and trailers and prioritise daily work schedules to ensure efficient completion of daily tasks.
Driver/Operatives will also be required to carry out general waste collection, recycling and street cleansing duties as and when required.
In relation to the above duties, the post holder will be responsible for completing relevant work sheets and associated paperwork.