HGV Drivers

JOB VACANCY

HGV Drivers: Category ‘C’

Ref: HGV/DC/AM/08/25 / Permanent / Full Time

Hours: AM Shift (05:30 start) Monday-Friday

Base Location: Duncrue Street, Belfast

We are currently looking for HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in Duncrue Street, 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.

As a day shift driver, you will start at 05.30am, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent customer service skills that support the RiverRidge Brand

• 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)

• 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

Essential Criteria

• 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)

• Basic disclosure checks i.e., Access NI, will be required and should be maintained

• 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 Criteria

• Minimum of 6 months HGV driving experience

• Previous experience working in the waste industry

* Any offer of employment will be subject to a successful driving assessment *

**Must be able to provide documentation to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK**

What we offer!

• Competitive Hourly Rate – Competitive Hourly Rate – £15.73ph (Day shift)

• Annual Bonus scheme available

• Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 44 hours Monday to Friday

• Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday – Time and a Half

• 28 days Annual leave (incl. of 8 Customary/Bank Holidays)

• Company pension scheme

• Employee Uniform

How do you apply?

If you are interested in applying, please complete the Company Application form (available to download from our Company website or alternatively contact [email protected] and we will post out an application form to you)

Please return your completed application form via EMAIL to [email protected] or by POST to Recruitment, RiverRidge, 62-66 Duncrue Street, Belfast, BT3 9AR

no later than 5.00pm on Friday 12th September 2025

In the event of a large number of applications we reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer