HGV Driver Category C
Job description
We are currently looking for HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in 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 driver’s 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)
- Basic disclosure checks i.e. Access NI, will be required and should be maintained
- 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 driver’s hours, rules, and regulations
Desirable Skills
- Minimum of 6 months HGV driving experience
- Previous experience working in the waste industry
Further Information
Any offer of employment will be subject to a successful driving assessment. Must be able to provide documentation to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK. What we offer: Competitive hourly rate - £15.73 per hour. Annual Bonus Scheme available. Overtime rate of time and a half for hours worked over 44 hours Monday to Friday. Time and a half on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday. 28 days Annual leave incl. of 8 Customary Bank Holidays. Company pension scheme. Employee uniform.
- Vacancy ID
- 1733366
- Job ref.
- HGV/G/09/25
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Derry or Londonderry
- Location
- Garvagh
- Salary
- £15.73 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 3
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 02/09/2025
- Closing date
- 16/09/2025
- Worktime
- Monday - Friday, Saturdays on a rota basis