HGV Driver
Job description
We are currently looking for HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in Portadown. 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 at 06.30am, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.
Responsibilities
- Ensure excellent customer service skills that support the RiverRidge brand.
- Ensure Health and 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
- 1757362
- Job ref.
- HGV/PD/01/26
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Co Armagh
- Location
- Portadown
- Salary
- £15.73 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 30/01/2026
- Closing date
- 13/02/2026
- Worktime
- To be confirmed