Gully Driver/Boom Arm Operator

Job description:

Position: Gully Tanker Driver/Boom Arm Operator

Location: McQuillan Outdoor, Ballynahinch/Downpatrick area

Responsible to: Operations Manager

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive

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 a 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
• 31 days of annual leave
• Performance related daily bonus
• 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)
• Free onsite parking

Overall objectives

We seek to appoint a Gully Tanker Driver/Boom Arm Operator to join our busy and expanding team within McQuillan Outdoor.

If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you.

This role will require someone with a 'can do' attitude, a commercial approach and demonstrable attention to detail. The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager and must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication & inter personal skills. In return you will be awarded a competitive salary, variety within your role, the ability to build upon your existing experience within the profession and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.

Key responsibilities:

We are currently seeking applications for Gully Tanker Driver/Boom Arm Operator to carry out drain cleaning of sewers and storm drain operations working for McQuillan Outdoor and will be based in Lisburn. Their primary responsibility will be driving the tanker vehicle and secondary to this will be operating a vacuum hose and jetting equipment to clear roadside drains, ensuring they remain unblocked. This job is physically demanding due to the frequent lifting of drain covers.

The job role also requires the candidate to work in all weather conditions (suitable PPE to be provided by the employer prior the commencement of the given role).

Essential Criteria:

• Valid Class 2 driver license with CPC and Digi Card in date
• Strong communication skills to interact with customers, members of the public and other team members effectively
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
• 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
• Maintaining accurate records of work carried out
• Adhering to the Companys policies and procedures regarding transportation, safety, and delivery protocols
• Availability for early morning starts based on operational needs

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in operating a commercial vehicle such as Jetvac or tanker
• CSR card in date
• Experience in traffic management procedures
• Experience in high pressure water jetting, manual handling, first aid and reversing assistant/banksman duties

Closing date for applications is:Friday 29th May 2026.

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 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

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