Road Sweeper Driver

Job Description: Position: Road Sweeper Driver Location: McQuillan Outdoor, Lisburn Responsible to: Operations Manager Contract type: Full-time, permanent Salary: Competitive/Negotiable DOE Why work for McQuillan Companies? McQuillan Companies, a family-run business in Northern Ireland, offers a diverse range of services including roadworks, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, outdoor cleaning, and analytical chemistry. If you're seeking a career in a growing company with a dynamic environment and great benefits, McQuillan Companies is for you. We value all perspectives and create supportive space where people thrive. McQuillan Outdoor offers a comprehensive range of outdoor maintenance services that can be combined to offer you a complete outdoor facility management package. This ranges from one-off cleaning operations, through to programmed planned site management through and full caretaking and site management. In conjunction with our winter services, McQuillan Outdoor can offer year-round outdoor facilities management to suit your requirements. We offer a range of benefits including: Competitive salaries and overtime (where applicable) An excellent employee pension scheme 30 days of annual leave Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment Excellent development, learning and training opportunities Participation in a range of team building activities Employee Initiatives (Social & Fundraising activities) Overall objectives We are currently seeking applications for a Road Sweeper Driver based in Lisburn. The successful candidate will operate and drive a left-handed commercial sweeper vehicle to clean streets, parking lots, and other designated areas. This job is essential for maintaining cleanliness, ensuring road safety, and improving the overall appearance of communities. The individual must have a can do attitude in an ever changing fast paced environment, with the ability to work as a valued team member and as an individual. The job role also requires the candidate to work in all weather conditions and will require the candidate to be open to flexible working hours (suitable PPE to be provided by the employer prior the commencement of the given role). Essential Criteria: Valid Category C (Class 2) driver license with CPC and Digi Card in date Ability to maintain high level of service in all weather conditions Must have a flexible approach to hours of work Familiarity with operating commercial driving vehicles is required Following all traffic laws and regulations while driving Conducting daily pre-start inspections of the vehicle to ensure its safety and report any maintenance issues Must be able and willing to perform routine maintenance on the sweeper vehicle Maintaining accurate records of work carried out Adhering to the Companys policies and procedures regarding transportation, safety, and delivery protocol Health and Safety awareness is important as is the ability to follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment Important to work as a team member and report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the supervisor Strong communication skills to interact with customers, members of the public and other team members effectively Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines Carry out any other duties and responsibilities that may be required Desirable Criteria: Previous experience as a sweeper or similar role preferred Familiarity with operating commercial driving vehicles is required Candidates who do not meet the above essential criteria will not be considered. Salary is negotiable depending on experience, immediate starts are available. To apply for this job, an application form can be requested from McQuillan Companies Head Office: Compliance Department John McQuillan (Contracts) Ltd. C/O McQuillan Companies 11 Ballinderry Road Lisburn, BT28 2SA Closing date for all applications is:Friday 25th October 2024. This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Companys strategic direction changes. Skills: Strong communication skills Excellent time management skills Attention to detail Class 2 driver license with CPC and Dig Card Experience in similar role Team player Ability to solve problems Benefits: Competitive salaries and overtime An excellent employee pension scheme Working as a part of professionionals L&D opportunities Employee Initiatives