HG Driver Class 1


Job description

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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 43 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
1781612
Job ref.
HGV/CE/08/26
Job Sector
Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
Area
All of Northern Ireland
Location
Mallusk and Portadown
Salary
£16.22 per hour
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
40
Published date
11/08/2026
Closing date
25/08/2026
Worktime
5:30am start - days and finish times to be confirmed

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