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 Belfast depot. As a PM shift drivers helper, you will start at 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.
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).
- Geographical knowledge of NI.
- Communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Experience in dealing with customers and members of the public.
- Ability to work well with others.
- 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.
Further Information
Salary - £15.98 (PM rate from 4.30pm) Work time - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis. Any offer of employment will be subject to successful security clearances. Must be able to provide documentation to confirm their eligibility to work in the UK. What we offer! Competitive Hourly Rate - £13.85 and 15.4percent (PM rate) Annual Bonus scheme available. Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 43 hours Monday-Friday. Saturday and Bank Holiday rate of Time and a Half. 28 days Annual leave (incl of 8 Customary Bank Holidays). Company pension scheme. Free parking. Employee Uniform.
- Vacancy ID
- 1788925
- Job ref.
- DH/BPM/09/26
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast
- Salary
- See Further Information
- No. vacancies
- 2
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 25/09/2026
- Closing date
- 09/10/2026
- Worktime
- See Further Information.