Drivers Helper – PM

RiverRidge Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

Free parking

Employee uniform

28 days annual leave incl Bank Holiday

Job summary

RiverRidge Limited is hiring a Driver Helper for our Belfast depot. This PM role starts at 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays on a rota basis.

You will assist the driver, gather documents, check routes and support customer service, while complying with health and safety and PPE requirements. The ideal candidate holds a Full UK Driving Licence (max 6 points), has good knowledge of Northern Ireland geography, strong communication and customer service skills, and can handle manual lifting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence (Max 6 penalty points).
• Good Geographical knowledge of NI.
• Experience in dealing with customers.
• Must be able to apply Manual Handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver at all times.
• Obtain necessary documentation for daily runs.
• Check customer routing and prioritise workloads to meet commitments.
• Provide excellent customer service supporting the RiverRidge brand.
• Move and handle commercial containers.
• Complete electronic paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Geographical knowledge of NI

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Team player

Manual Handling

Job description

Due to our continual growth, we are looking to appoint a Driver Helper to join our busy Logistics Team. This role will be based out of the Belfast depot.

As a PM shift drivers helper, you will start at 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.

Role & 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 & Safety adherence at all times
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Any other duties as delegated by the Transport Department.
• 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 / Team Player
• Must be able to apply Manual Handling techniques
• Flexible approach to working hours to include weekends and Bank Holidays
• 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 – £15.98 (PM rate from 4.30pm)
• Annual Bonus scheme available
• Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 43 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

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