Job Description

Closing Date: 16th October 2025, 5 pm


Ref: HGV/DC/AM/10/25


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Salary: 15.73 per hour
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Location: Mallusk or Belfast
Contract:

JOB VACANCY

HGV Drivers: Category 'C'

Ref: HGV/DC/AM/10/25 / Permanent / Full Time

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

Base Location

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Mallusk or Duncrue Street, Belfast

We are currently looking for HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in Mallusk or 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

Applicants who have been unsuccessful for this role within the past 6 months will not be considered

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

Thursday 16

th

October 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

How to Apply?

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If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the Company application form, outlining how you meet the criteria and return by EMAIL to recruitment@riverridge.co.uk before 16th October 2025, 5 pm.