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Job description

Due to our continual growth, we are looking for HGV Drivers (Category CE) to join our busy Transport division at our depot in Portadown.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service that supports 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)
• Following all regulations relating to driver’s hours and safe operation of heavy goods vehicles
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Any other duties as delegated by the Transport Department

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Must hold a valid HGV licence ‘CE’, Digital Tachograph card and Full Driver CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)
• Full UK Driving Licence (Max 6 penalty points)
• Minimum of 1 year’s HGV (Class CE) driving experience
• Good Geographical knowledge of NI
• Good knowledge of drivers hours, rules and regulations
• Must be able to apply Manual Handling techniques & undertake manual work
• Flexible approach to working hours including weekday, weekends & bank holidays will be required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication skills - verbal and written

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience working in the waste industry

Further Information

Overtime rate of time and a half for hours worked over 44 hours Monday to Friday Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday also paid time and a half Annual performance bonus scheme available 28 days Annual leave including 8 customary and Bank Holidays Training and Development opportunities Company pension scheme Employee uniform