Vacancy ID:
2312
Department:
City & Neighbourhood Services Department
Section:
City Services Resources & Fleet
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
£28,608 - £30,023 per annum
Vacancy closing date:
16 Nov 2026: Before 12 midnight

About the role

There are currently three full-time, permanent vacancies. There is also one full-time, fixed term contract until 31 March 2029, subject to review.

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. 
 

You will report to the relevant Line Manager or other line manager as appropriate, the primary function of the Combined HGV/ LGV Driver Loader is to provide operational cover for all vehicles and associated duties utilised in Open Spaces and Streetscene Services and City Services (Resources and Fleet).

The Combined HGV/ LGV Driver Loader will undertake a variety of duties connected with driving a range of vehicles, supervising operatives, undertaking street cleansing and the collection of waste, recyclable and compostable materials from a variety of locations, for delivery to a reception point.  Duties will be undertaken within specified area(s) or city-wide as appropriate and incorporate the use of the full range of Waste Collection and Recycling/ Open Spaces and Streetscene containers, associated Open Spaces and Streetscene and Waste Collection and Recycling equipment, information and telecommunications technology. 

The Combined HGV/ LGV Driver Loader will also be required to undertake other City Services (Resources and Fleet) or Open Spaces and Streetscene appropriate duties as required, when not involved in driving duties.

About the department

With over 1,400 staff the City and Neighbourhood Services Department delivers frontline services essential to the daily lives of Belfast residents.  This includes:

  • Open Space & Street Scene – Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.
  • Neighbourhood Development & Regeneration – Overseeing community centres, health and wellbeing initiatives, active living, and community safety.
  • Regulatory & City Services – Providing environmental health services, dog and pest control, port health, emergency planning, and bereavement services.
  • Strategic Waste Management – Leading waste collection, recycling, and fleet management.

This department is committed to delivering customer-focused, cost-efficient, and impactful services to enhance the quality of life in Belfast.

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