HGV Driver- Class 1 Closing Date: 10th August 2026, 5 pm

Company: Riverridge
Apply for the HGV Driver- Class 1 Closing Date: 10th August 2026, 5 pm
Location: Northern Ireland
Job Description:

Our Ref: HGV/CE/07/26/ Permanent/ Full Time

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week

(shifts will be discussed at interview)

Base Location: Mallusk, Belfast, Portadown, Garvagh or Maydown

Due to our continual growth, we are looking for HGV Drivers (Category CE) to join our busy Transport division across our depots.

  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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 – £16.22ph
  • 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)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee Uniform

In the event of a large number of applications we reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage.

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Posted: August 3rd, 2026