HGV Class 2 Drivers – Portadown and Maydown

RiverRidge Limited; Maydown; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Driver referral bonus (£1,000)

First-Year Driver Bonus £2,500

Job summary

RiverRidge Limited in Portadown or Maydown is seeking a permanent HGV Class 2 Driver to perform multi-drop deliveries and collect containers across Northern Ireland, with daily vehicle checks and strict adherence to drivers’ hours rules.

This role guarantees 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri) with overtime, a £2,500 First-Year Driver Bonus, and a pension scheme. Typical earnings in year one can reach around £43,690 with full bonus, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C HGV licence and driver CPC.
• Digital tachograph and full UK licence with limited penalty points.
• Commitment to health and safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Complete multi-drop deliveries and collections safely and efficiently.
• Collect and move commercial containers when required.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly to the Transport Office.
• Follow hours rules, LO procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Deliver customer service and represent RiverRidge professionally.

Skills

HGV licence (Category C)

Digital tachograph card

Driver CPC

Full UK driving licence

Penalty points knowledge

Job description

HGV Class 2 Drivers – Portadown and Maydown

Closing Date: 21st October 2026, 5 pm

Ref: HGV/P/M/10/26

Salary: £17.22 per hour

Location: Portadown and Maydown

Join RiverRidge as a permanent HGV Class 2 Driver, based at Portadown or Maydown. You will complete multi-drop deliveries and collections across Northern Ireland and, where required, collect and move commercial containers.

With a guaranteed 40-hour week, Monday-to-Friday working, overtime rates, and a £2,500 First-Year Driver Bonus, this is a secure driving role with an established local waste-management business.

YOUR PAY & BONUS

£17.22 per hour

£2,500 First-Year Driver Bonus — payments of £500 after 2, 4, 6, 9 and 12 months, subject to the scheme rules

Up to c. £43,690 in your first year* when working 45 paid hours each week and receiving the full £2,500 First-Year Driver Bonus

Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week — basic annual pay of £35,817.60

Hours above 43, Monday to Friday, paid at £25.83 per hour (time and a half)

Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday hours paid at £25.83 per hour

28 days’ annual leave, including eight customary/bank holidays

£1,000 Driver Referral Scheme, subject to scheme rules

Company Pension Scheme

THE JOB

Complete multi-drop deliveries and collections safely and efficiently.

Collect and move commercial containers when required.

Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly to the Transport Office.

Follow drivers’ hours rules, operating-licence procedures, and all health and safety requirements.

Deliver excellent customer service and represent RiverRidge professionally.

Complete required training and cooperate with security-clearance processes.

Work closely with the transport team to maintain a reliable service.

WHAT YOU NEED

ESSENTIAL

• A valid Category C HGV licence
• A digital tachograph card and full Driver CPC
• A full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points
• A strong commitment to health and safety and compliance
• Good knowledge of drivers’ hours rules and safe HGV operation
• The ability to undertake manual work and obtain required security clearances
• A professional, customer-focused approach and the ability to work well with others
• Flexibility where operational needs occasionally affect finish times, with weekend and bank-holiday work agreed as required

DESIRABLE

• At least six months’ HGV driving experience
• Experience in the waste industry
• HGV driving experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Applications from newly qualified Category C drivers are welcome.
• Experience in the waste industry is also an advantage.

Any offer of employment is subject to a successful driving assessment and satisfactory evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

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

by no later than 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 21 st October 2026

In the event of a large number of applications, we reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the shortlisting stage.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

*Illustrative first-year earnings are based on 45 paid hours per week: 40 guaranteed hours, three overtime hours at the standard rate of £17.22 per hour, and two further overtime hours at the enhanced rate of £25.83 per hour. This totals £41,190.24 a year, or £43,690.24 with the full £2,500 First-Year Driver Bonus. Actual earnings depend on hours worked and eligibility for the bonus. Overtime is not guaranteed.