HGV Driver- Belfast
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 05.30am 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 Digital Tachograph card and Full Driver CPC.
- Hold a valid HGV Licence, Category C.
- 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.
- Team Player.
- 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 £15.73 per hour 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
- 1770551
- Job ref.
- HGV/DC/AM/05/26
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast - Duncrue Street
- Salary
- £15.73 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 5
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 06/05/2026
- Closing date
- 20/05/2026
- Worktime
- 5:30am start