City & Neighbourhood Services Department
Section: City Services Resources & Fleet
Contract type: Permanent and fixed term contract
£27,694 – £29,064 per annum plus weekend enhancement and night rate, where appropriate
There are currently two full-time, permanent vacancies. More permanent full-time posts are, however, highly likely to arise in the future so a reserve list for permanent posts will be created from this exercise. There are also three full-time, fixed term contract vacancies – one until 31 March 2029, subject to review; one until 17 March 2027, subject to review; and one until 31 January 2027, subject to review.
Responsibilities
You will be reporting 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 and Street Scene – Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.
- Neighbourhood Development and Regeneration – Overseeing community centres, health and wellbeing initiatives, active living, and community safety.
- Regulatory and 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.
All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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