HGV Drivers (Category: ‘CE’)
Our Ref: HGV/CE/12/24 / 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 – £15.17ph
- Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 45 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 Wednesday 18th December 2024
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
Monitoring Form: Equality Form
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
