HGV Driver (Category C)
Job description
We are currently looking for full time HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy team at our site in 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.
Responsibilities
- Complete vehicle checks in line with Operating licence procedures, reporting any defects to the Transport Office (both electronically and verbally)
- Ensure excellent customer service skills that support the RiverRidge Brand
- Ensure Health & Safety adherence at all times
- 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)
- Security clearances
- 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
What we offer: Competitive Hourly Rate of £16.22 per hour paid weekly. Annual Bonus scheme available. Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 43 hours Monday to Friday. Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday at Time and a Half. 28 days Annual leave (incl. of 8 Customary/Bank Holidays). Company pension scheme. Employee uniform.
- Vacancy ID
- 1785704
- Job ref.
- HGV/B/09/26
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast, Duncrue
- Salary
- £16.22 per hour, paid weekly plus OT
- No. vacancies
- 4
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 10/09/2026
- Closing date
- 24/09/2026
- Worktime
- 5.30am start Monday - Friday