DRIVERS HELPERS
Permanent / Full Time / Ref: DH/07/22
PM Shift (3pm start)
Base location: Duncrue Street, Belfast
Due to our continual growth, we are looking to appoint a Drivers Helper to join our busy Logistics Team. This role will be based out of the Duncrue depot.
Role and Responsibilities
- To provide assistance to the driver at all times
- Obtain all necessary documentation for the daily runs to ensure efficient operation of the business activities
- Check customer routing for the daily runs, prioritising workloads to ensure all customer commitments are achieved
- Provide excellent customer service that supports the RiverRidge brand
- Due to the physical nature of the role, you will be required to collect and move commercial containers
- Ensure all electronic paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Ensure Health and Safety adherence at all times
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Any other duties as delegated by the Transport Department
Essential Criteria
- Good geographical knowledge of NI
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Experience in dealing with customers and members of the public
- Ability to work well with others / team player
- Must be able to apply manual handling techniques
- Flexible approach to working hours to include weekends and Bank Holidays
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience working in a similar role
- Previous experience working within the transport sector
*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:
- Evening shift (3pm start) attracts premium rate of £10.84 per hour
- Generous retention scheme – opportunity to earn £1,000 per year (pro rata payment based on start date)
- Overtime rate of time and a half for hours worked over 45 hours Monday to Friday
- Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday – time and a half
- 28 days Annual leave (incl. of eight customary/Bank Holidays)
- Company pension scheme
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 11th August 2022
In the event of a large number of applications we reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage.
Application Form: Application Form DH
Equality Form: Equality Form DH
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
