Waste Resource Management Driver – CP / Antrim
Full time Temporary @Apple Recruitment posted 3 hours ago in Driving , in Public Sector & CharityJob Description
Job Title: Waste Resource Management Driver (Category C1)
Location: Antrim
Duration: Temporary, Full-Time
Salary: £13.69 per hour basic, plus waste allowance (8.5% up to £14.85 per hour or 18.5% up to £16.22 per hour depending on shift pattern)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Application Deadline: Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 12:00pm
Working Pattern
- 4 in 7 Shift Pattern
Week 1
- Monday – Off
- Tuesday to Friday – 6:00am – 3:45pm
- Saturday & Sunday – Off
Week 2
- Monday & Tuesday – 6:00am – 3:45pm
- Wednesday to Friday – Off
- Saturday & Sunday – 6:00am – 3:45pm
OR
- Monday – Thursday Shift Pattern
Week 1
- Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 3:45pm
- Friday – Sunday: Off
Week 2
- Monday: 6:00am – 3:45pm
- Tuesday – Thursday: 7:00am – 4:45pm
- Friday – Sunday: Off
Apple Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for Waste Resource Management Drivers (Category C1) to join their busy Waste Operations team based in Antrim.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced C1 drivers looking to join a well-established organisation delivering essential frontline environmental services. You’ll play a key role in waste collection operations while helping to maintain high standards of service, safety and customer care.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate Category C1 waste collection vehicles.
- Carry out daily vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance checks.
- Supervise and support crew members on allocated routes.
- Collect domestic and commercial waste and recyclable materials.
- Operate vehicle tail lifts and associated equipment.
- Assist with street cleansing and household recycling centre duties when required.
- Collect bulky household waste and illegally dumped materials.
- Complete vehicle defect reports and operational records accurately.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and road traffic legislation.
- Assist with gritting, snow clearance and other emergency duties during adverse weather.
- Deliver excellent customer service while representing the organisation professionally.
Essential Criteria
- Valid Category C1 Driving Licence.
- Hold a full Driver CPC Qualification Card.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience operating with a Category C1 licence.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Computer literate.
- Working knowledge of:
- Health & Safety procedures, including manual handling and reversing assistants.
- Waste collection, recycling and disposal.
- Traffic Management.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Caroline at caroline.parker@applerecruitment.com.
Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date and includes your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details.
If this role isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new opportunity, we would still welcome your enquiry.