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

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