HGV Driver: Category ‘C’

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**

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

What we offer!

• Competitive Hourly Rate £15.73ph
• 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

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