HGV Driver
Job description
We are currently looking for full time/ part time HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in Mallusk or 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 your shift at 05.30am, on days as per the rota between Monday to Saturday.
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 and 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.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Teamwork skills.
- 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
Flexible approach to working hours is required in relation to finish times, weekends, and bank holidays Competitive Hourly Rate - Competitive Hourly Rate - £15.73ph Day shift Annual Bonus scheme available Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 44 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
- 1747380
- Job ref.
- HGV/AM/11/25
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Duncrue Street, Belfast
- Salary
- £15.73 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 2
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 24/11/2025
- Closing date
- 08/12/2025
- Worktime
- 5:30am start to finish