HGV Driver- CE Portadown

JOB VACANCIES

 HGV Drivers (Category: ‘CE’)

Our Ref: HGV/CE/01/26/ Permanent/ Full Time

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week

(shifts will be discussed at interview)

Start time:  05.30 am

 Base Location: 91 Moy Road, Portadown

Due to our continual growth, we are looking for HGV Drivers (Category CE) to join our busy Transport division at our depot in Portadown.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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)
• Following all regulations relating to driver’s hours and safe operation of heavy goods vehicles
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Any other duties as delegated by the Transport Department

Essential Criteria

• Must hold a valid HGV licence ‘CE’, Digital Tachograph card and Full Driver CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)
• Minimum of 1 year’s HGV (Class CE) driving experience
• Full UK Driving Licence (Max 6 penalty points)
• Good Geographical knowledge of NI
• Good Knowledge of driver’s hours, rules and regulations
• Must be able to apply Manual Handling techniques & undertake manual work
• Flexible approach to working hours including weekday, weekends & Bank holidays will be required
• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent customer service skills

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working in the waste industry

* Any offer of employment will be subject to a successful driving assessment and obtaining any necessary security clearances as deemed applicable for the post. Please note, basic disclosure checks i.e., Access NI, will be required for this post *

**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
• Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 44 hours Monday to Friday
• Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday – Time and a Half
• Annual Performance Bonus scheme available
• 28 days Annual leave (incl. of 8 Customary/Bank Holidays)
• Training & Development Opportunities
• 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 13^th February 2026

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