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Salary: To be discussed
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Location: Duncrue Street, Belfast
Permanent / Full time Position (40/hrs per week)
Hours 08.30am - 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Duncrue Street, Belfast (however due to the nature of the post, the successful candidate must be willing to travel to other sites (
transport will be provided), as and when required.
We are looking to appoint a
Trainee
Transport Operator
to join our busy Transport team. The ideal candidate must have a genuine interest in developing a career in Transport and enjoy working with people.
Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, the Trainee Transport Operator will progress through a customised training plan, mentored by experienced members of our team. You will be given the opportunity to learn new skills with the aim of successfully integrating into the business as a permanent Trainee Transport Operator within an 18-24-month period. Salary will be reviewed in line with successful completion of development milestones.
As you progress through your training plan, the key Duties and Responsibilities are:
Scheduling & Rescheduling Ad-Hoc or Missed Collections requests
Assist in Holiday Rescheduling to ensure maximum route efficiency
Actioning Driver or Customer Queries in a timely manner
Compiling Daily / Weekly KPI Reports
Provide Weighbridge Cover when necessary
Daily Handover with PM Staff
Daily Debrief with all Drivers & Helpers
Daily Routine Checks on Weighing Equipment
Route Monitoring to ensure customer SLAs are adhered to
Liaising with crews to ensure route completion
Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures
Be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to your role and carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company
Essential Criteria
Strong geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland
Can work independently and enjoys working as part of a team
Confident communicator with good communication skills (both written and verbal)
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent organisational/administrative skills
IT literate - competent in Microsoft office suite in particular Excel
Flexible approach to working hours including working weekends and Bank Holidays
Valid UK Driving licence as will be required to provide Weighbridge cover at Portadown site, as and when required.
Desirable Criteria
Previous experience working within the Transport Sector
Previous weighbridge experience
The successful candidate must be able to provide documentation to verify their right to work in the UK
What We Offer!
Competitive salary
Annual Discretionary bonus scheme, subject to the achievement of agreed KPI's for a respective year
Opportunities for personal growth and development
Eligible for Company Sick pay and DIS benefit after one years' continuous service
Eligible for Private Healthcare Scheme / Cash Health Benefit scheme (upon successful completion of probation)
33 days annual leave including Bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Excellent location outside of Belfast City Centre, with free onsite parking
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 14th August 2025, 5 pm.
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