HGV Driver
Job description
We are currently looking for HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site on Craigmore Road, Garvagh. 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. .
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
- Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Good knowledge of drivers hours, rules, and regulations
Desirable Skills
- Minimum of 1 year's HGV driving experience
- Previous experience working in the waste industry
Further Information
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 inclusive of 8 Customary/Bank Holidays. Company pension scheme. Employee Uniform.
- Vacancy ID
- 1651966
- Job ref.
- HGV/GV/04/24
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Derry or Londonderry
- Location
- Garvagh
- Salary
- £13.72 per hour.
- No. vacancies
- 2
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 19/04/2024
- Closing date
- 03/05/2024
- Worktime
- Day shifts Monday - Friday with Saturdays on a rota basis.