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. As a AM shift drivers helper, you will start at 5:30am, 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 / Team Player
- 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
Competitive Hourly Rate £13.85 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
- 1794133
- Job ref.
- DH/G/10/26
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Derry or Londonderry
- Location
- Craigmore Road, Garvagh
- Salary
- £13.85 per hour.
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 30/10/2026
- Closing date
- 13/11/2026
- Worktime
- 5:30am start, finishing time to be confirmed.