HGV Driver- PM

Company: River Ridge Recycling
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

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

Closing Date: 10th August 2026, 5 pm

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Posted: August 3rd, 2026