HGV Drivers: Category ‘C’
Ref: HGV/GV/04/24 / Permanent / Full Time
Hours: AM Shift Monday-Friday, Saturdays on a rota basis
Base Location: Garvagh
We are currently looking for HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy team at our site on Craigmore Road, Garvagh. 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.
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)
- Minimum of 6 months HGV driving experience
- 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 1 year’s HGV driving experience
- 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 – £13.72ph (Day shift)
- Generous Retention scheme – opportunity to earn £3,250 per year (pro rata payment based on start date)
- Overtime rate of Time and a Half (£20.58ph) for hours worked over 45 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, please complete the Company Application form below and return via EMAIL to Recruitment@riverridge.co.uk no later than 5.00pm on Friday 3rd May 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
Equal Opportunities form: Equality Form HGV
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
