HGV Driver
Job description
We are currently looking for HGV Drivers C to join our busy teams at our site in Duncrue Street, Belfast. As a Driver you will be required to complete multi drop deliveries and collections throughout NI. The Driver will also be required to collect and move commercial containers when required. As a day shift driver, you will start at 05.30am, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.
Responsibilities
- Ensure excellent customer service skills that support the RiverRidge Brand
- Ensure Health & Safety adherence at all times
- Complete vehicle checks in line with Operating licence procedures, reporting any defects to the Transport Office (both electronically and verbally)
- Follow all regulations relating to drivers hours and safe operation of heavy goods vehicles
- Working collaboratively with the transport team to ensure excellent operational service is maintained, and continually improved
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Undertake all necessary training, & cooperate with the security clearance process as required
- Any other duties as delegated by the Transport Department
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Must hold a valid HGV licence - Category C,
- Must hold a Digital Tachograph card and Full Driver CPC
- Full UK Driving Licence (Max of 6 penalty points)
- Minimum of 6 months HGV driving experience
- Ability to undertake manual work
- Flexible approach to working hours is required in relation to finish times, weekends, and bank holidays
- Excellent customer service skills
- Team Player
- Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Good Knowledge of drivers hours, rules, and regulations
Desirable Skills
- Minimum of 1 years HGV driving experience
- Previous experience working in the waste industry
Further Information
Competitive Hourly Rate £13.72ph Day shift. Generous Retention scheme opportunity to earn £3,250 per year pro rata payment based on start date. Overtime rate of Time and a Half £20.58 per hour for hours worked over 45 hours Monday to Friday. Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Time and a Half. 28 days Annual leave incl. of 8 Customary and Bank Holidays. Company pension scheme. Employee Uniform.
- Vacancy ID
- 1657382
- Job ref.
- HGV/05/24
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast
- Salary
- £13.72 per hour.
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 16/05/2024
- Closing date
- 12/06/2024
- Worktime
- 5:30am - finish.