Open Spaces and Streetscene - Sweeper Driver/Labourer

There are currently six full-time, permanent, vacancies.

As Roman Catholics and females are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. 

You will be responsible to the relevant line manager to provide a manual and mechanical cleansing service within the Open Spaces and Streetscene Section.

Drive and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of any allocated vehicle.  To assist with labouring duties as required.

 Undertake, usually as part of a small team, manual and mechanical sweeping and collection of sweepers bags in such areas as roadsides, footpaths, alleyways, parks, entries, litter bins etc.

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 & Street Scene – Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.

• Neighbourhood Development & Regeneration – Overseeing community centres, health and wellbeing initiatives, active living, and community safety.

• Regulatory & 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.