Refuse Loader

Job Title : Refuse Loader

Location : Downpatrick

Duration : One Month

Rate : £11.59

Hours : 37hpw

**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 Council’s 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.
- 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 Innitiative
- 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 abide by the REC Code of Professional Practice. Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

**Salary**: £11.59 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- 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 Innitiative
- Awareness of Health and safety issues
- Flexible, Able To Work Unsociable Hours, Including Weekends And Bank Holidays

**Experience**:

- similar: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person