Drivers Helper
Job description
Due to our continual growth, we are looking to appoint a Driver Helper to join our busy Logistics Team. This role will be based out of the Garvagh depot.
Responsibilities
- To provide assistance to the Driver at all times.
- Obtain all necessary documentation for the daily runs to ensure efficient operation of the business activities.
- Check customer routing for the daily runs, prioritising workloads to ensure all customer commitments are achieved.
- Provide excellent customer service that supports the RiverRidge brand.
- Due to the physical nature of the role, you will be required to collect and move commercial containers.
- Ensure all electronic paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensure Health & Safety adherence at all times.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Any other duties as delegated by the Transport Department.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence (Max 6 penalty points).
- Good Geographical knowledge of NI.
- Good Communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Experience in dealing with customers and members of the public.
- Must be able to apply Manual Handling techniques.
- Flexible approach to working hours to include weekends and Bank Holidays.
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience working in a similar role
- Previous experience working within the Transport Sector
- Ability to work well with others / Team Player.
Further Information
Work Time: You will start at 5:30am based from Garvagh site, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis. Benefits: Competitive Hourly Rate £13.32. Annual Bonus scheme available. Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 43 hours Mon-Fri. Saturday and Bank Holiday rate of Time and a Half. 28 days Annual leave incl of 8 Customary and Bank Holidays. Company pension scheme. Free parking. Employee Uniform.
- Vacancy ID
- 1781610
- Job ref.
- DH/G/08/26
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Derry or Londonderry
- Location
- Garvagh, 56 Craigmore Road
- Salary
- £13.32 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 2
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 11/08/2026
- Closing date
- 25/08/2026
- Worktime
- See Further Information
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