Overview
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.
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
* 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
* Team Player
* Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
* Good Knowledge of driver’s hours, rules, and regulations
* Minimum of 6 months HGV driving experience
* Previous experience working in the waste industry
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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 – £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 HR@riverridge.co.uk and we will post out an application form to you)
Please return your completed application form via EMAIL to Recruitment@riverridge.co.uk or by POST to Recruitment, RiverRidge, 62-66 Duncrue Street, Belfast, BT3 9AR
no later than 5.00pm on Friday 26 th 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.
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