DRIVERS HELPERS

AM Shift: Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a rota basis

Base location: Craigmore Road, Garvagh

Due to our continual growth, we are looking to appoint Drivers Helpers to join our busy Logistics Team. This role will be based out of the Garvagh 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

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence (max 6 penalty points)
• 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 and be a 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

• Competitive hourly rate – £10.90/hour
• Generous retention scheme – opportunity to earn £1000 per year (pro rata payment based on start date)
• Overtime rate of time and a half (£16.35 for hours worked over 45 hours/Mon-Fri)
• Saturday and Bank Holiday rate of time and a half
• 28 days annual leave (incl. of 8 customary/Bank Holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking
• Employee uniform

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the company application form, outlining how you meet the criteria and email your completed application form to: Recruitment@riverridge.co.uk no later than 5.00pm on Thursday 28th March 2024.

Application form: Application Form DH

Equality form: Equality Form DH

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

We are an equal opportunities employer.