Job Title: Waste Resource Management Driver Category C
Location: Antrim
Salary: £14.13 per hour plus 18.5% Waste Allowance (£16.74 per hour including allowance)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: 4 days out of a rolling 7-day rota, including alternate weekends
Shift Pattern: 06:00am – 3:45pm shifts
Duration: Temporary contract – up to 4 months
Start Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: Thursday 28 May 2026 at 12:00 Noon
About the Role: On behalf of our client, Apple Recruitment Services are delighted to be recruiting a Waste Resource Management Driver Category C to support the delivery of waste collection, environmental cleansing, and recycling services throughout the Borough.
The successful candidate will operate waste collection vehicles and supervise crew members while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities: • Operate Category C waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently
• Ensure daily routes, tasks, and workloads are completed to Council standards
• Supervise crew members and provide instruction where required
• Carry out vehicle safety inspections and report faults or defects
• Ensure on-board safety devices and communication systems are operational
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and complete associated records/documentation
• Carry out waste collection, recycling, street cleansing, and environmental cleansing duties
• Support Household Recycling Centre operations where required
• Assist with bulky waste collections and removal of illegally dumped materials
• Carry out gritting and snow clearance duties during adverse weather conditions
• Deliver excellent customer service and liaise with members of the public
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety procedures and traffic management requirements
Essential Criteria: • Valid Category C+E driving licence
• Hold a valid CPC Licence / Driver Qualification Card
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating with a Category C licence
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Computer literacy sufficient to use TMS/GPS systems
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures including manual handling and reversing assistance
• Knowledge of waste collection, disposal, and recycling procedures
• Willingness to undertake a Driver Assessment
Desirable Criteria: • Experience working within a waste management environment
• Experience driving refuse collection vehicles
• Experience operating HGV mechanical sweepers
• Traffic management knowledge and experience
How to Apply: If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to Julie at
Applicants should ensure their CV is accurate and up to date, including full employment history, licences, and qualifications.
Only applicants meeting the essential criteria will be considered.
Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.