Drivers Helper
Job description
Due to our continual growth, we are looking to appoint a Driver Helper to join our busy Logistics Team. This role will be based out of the Belfast depot. As a AM shift drivers helper, you will start at 05.30am based from Duncrue site, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis. As a PM shift drivers helper, you will start at 3pm based from Duncrue site, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.
Responsibilities
- To provide assistance to the Driver at all times
- Obtain all necessary documentation for the daily runs to ensure efficient operation of the business activities
- Check customer routing for the daily runs, prioritising workloads to ensure all customer commitments are achieved
- Provide excellent customer service that supports the RiverRidge brand
- Due to the physical nature of the role, you will be required to collect and move commercial containers
- Ensure all electronic paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Ensure Health & Safety adherence at all times
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Any other duties as delegated by the Transport Department.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence (Max 6 penalty points)
- Good Geographical knowledge of NI
- Good Communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Experience in dealing with customers and members of the public
- Ability to work well with others / Team Player
- Must be able to apply Manual Handling techniques
- Flexible approach to working hours to include weekends and Bank Holidays
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience working in a similar role
- Previous experience working within the Transport Sector
Further Information
Competitive Hourly Rate - £12.80 per hour (Day shift) £14.77 per hour (PM Shift) AM Shift (05:30 start) and PM Shift (3pm start) Annual Bonus scheme available Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 44 hours/Mon-Fri Saturday and Bank Holiday rate of Time and a Half 28 days Annual leave (incl of 8 Customary/Bank Holidays) Company pension scheme Free parking Employee Uniform
- Vacancy ID
- 1745077
- Job ref.
- DH/AM/PM/11/25
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Duncrue Street, Belfast
- Salary
- See Further Information
- No. vacancies
- 3
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 12/11/2025
- Closing date
- 26/11/2025
- Worktime
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