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

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