HGV Driver

RiverRidge Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Belfast seeks a full-time HGV Driver (C) to join their team. Responsibilities include multi-drop deliveries across Northern Ireland, conducting vehicle checks, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a valid HGV licence, strong communication skills, and flexibility regarding working hours. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.73, an annual bonus scheme, and other benefits such as a company pension and 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate

Annual Bonus scheme

Overtime rate of Time and a Half

Company pension scheme

Employee Uniform

Qualifications

• 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).
• Basic disclosure checks (Access NI) will be required.
• Minimum of 6 months HGV driving experience.
• Previous experience working in the waste industry.

Responsibilities

• Complete multi-drop deliveries and collections throughout NI.
• Conduct vehicle checks and report defects to the Transport Office.
• Collaborate with the transport team to maintain excellent operational service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Health & Safety adherence

Communication skills

Knowledge of driver’s hours regulations

Ability to undertake manual work

Team Player

Education

Valid HGV licence – Category ‘C’

Digital Tachograph card

Full UK Driving Licence

Basic disclosure checks (Access NI)

Job description

Permanent / Full Time Mon-Fri min 40 hours

Starting time: 5:30am

Base Location: Duncrue Street, Belfast

We are currently looking for full time HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in Duncrue Street, 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 day shift driver, you will start your shift at 05.30am, on days as per the rota between Monday to Saturday.

• 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
• 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)
• Basic disclosure checks i.e., Access NI, will be required and should be maintained
• Ability to undertake manual work
• Flexible approach to working hours is required in relation to finish times, weekends, and bank holidays
• Team Player
• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Good Knowledge of driver’s hours, rules, and regulations
• Minimum of 6 months HGV driving experience
• Previous experience working in the waste industry

* Any offer of employment will be subject to a successful driving assessment *

*Must be able to provide documentation to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK**

What we offer!

• Competitive Hourly Rate – Competitive Hourly Rate – £15.73ph (Day shift)
• Annual Bonus scheme available
• Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 44 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

**Applicants who have been unsuccessful for this role within the past 6 months will not be considered**

How do you apply?

If you are interested in applying, please complete the Company Application form (available to download from our Company website or alternatively contact [e-mail] and we will post out an application form to you)

Please return your completed application form via EMAIL to [e-mail] or by POST to Recruitment, RiverRidge, 62-66 Duncrue Street, Belfast, BT3 9AR

no later than 5.00pm on Monday 26 th January 2026

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