HGV Driver- Class 1


Job description

Due to our continual growth, we are looking for HGV Drivers (Category CE) to join our busy Transport division across our depots.

Responsibilities

  • 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).
  • 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).
  • Minimum of 1 year’s HGV (Class CE) driving experience.
  • Full UK Driving Licence (Max 6 penalty points).
  • Good Geographical knowledge of NI.
  • Good Knowledge of driver’s 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.
  • Good Communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Excellent customer service skills.

Desirable Skills

  • Previous experience working in the waste industry.

Further Information

Competitive Hourly Rate Competitive Hourly Rate £16.22 per hour. 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. Annual Performance Bonus scheme available. 28 days Annual leave incl. of 8 Customary and Bank Holidays. Training and Development Opportunities. Company pension scheme. Employee Uniform.

Vacancy ID
1779377
Job ref.
HGV/CE/07/26
Job Sector
Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
Area
All of Northern Ireland
Location
NI Various, to be confirmed.
Salary
£16.22 per hour.
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
40
Published date
27/07/2026
Closing date
10/08/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed.

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