HGV Drivers Category C Garvagh

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.

Equal Opportunities form: Equality Form HGV

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer