HGV Driver


Job description

We are currently looking for full time HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in 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 AM shift Drivers, you will start at 5.30am based from Duncrue site, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis. As a PM shift Drivers, you will start at 3pm based from Duncrue site, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.

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
  • 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

Competitive Hourly Rate Competitive Hourly Rate £15.73ph (shift from 3pm to finish, will receive a shift allowance of 15.4 percent on their basic hourly rate.) 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
1767450
Job ref.
HGV/DC/AMPM/04/26
Job Sector
Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast, Duncrue Street
Salary
See further information
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
40
Published date
02/04/2026
Closing date
16/04/2026
Worktime
5:30am and 3pm, days to be confirmed

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