HGV Driver- PM

JOB VACANCY

HGV Driver: Category ‘C’

Permanent / Full Time hours / Ref: HGV/PM/07/26

Hours: PM Shift (3pm start) Monday-Friday

Base location: Duncrue Street, Belfast

We are currently looking for full time HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in 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 PM shift Drivers, you will start at 3pm based from Duncrue site, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.

Role & 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)
• Security Clearances
• 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 successful security clearances*

**Must be able to provide documentation to confirm their eligibility to work in the UK**

What we offer!

• Competitive Hourly Rate – Competitive Hourly Rate – £16.22ph + 15.4% for hours after 3pm 
• Annual Bonus scheme available
• Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 43 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 for this position, please complete the Company application form, outlining how you meet the criteria and email your completed application form to:  Recruitment@riverridge.co.uk

no later than 5.00pm on Monday 10^th August 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