HGV Driver Category C

Riverridge Recycling; Garvagh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recycling company in Garvagh is seeking HGV Drivers to join their team. Drivers will be responsible for multi-drop deliveries and collections across Northern Ireland while ensuring customer service excellence and safety compliance. Successful candidates will hold a valid HGV licence (Category C) and have at least 6 months of driving experience. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage, potential bonuses, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Annual Bonus Scheme

Pension scheme

Employee uniform

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV licence - Category C.
• Must hold a Digital Tachograph card and Full Driver CPC.
• Full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
• Minimum of 6 months of HGV driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete multi-drop deliveries and collections throughout NI.
• Ensure excellent customer service skills.
• Complete vehicle checks in line with operating licence procedures.
• Follow regulations relating to driver’s hours.
• Collaborate with the transport team for operational service.

Skills

HGV Licence - Category C

Digital Tachograph card

Good communication skills

Knowledge of driver’s hours regulations

Manual work capability

Team player

Job description

We are currently looking for HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in 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.

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

Skills and 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 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

Further Information

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 - £15.73 per hour.Annual Bonus Scheme available.Overtime rate of time and a half for hours worked over 44 hours Monday to Friday.Time and a half on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday.28 days Annual leave incl. of 8 Customary Bank Holidays.Company pension scheme.Employee uniform.

Vacancy ID 1733366 Job ref. HGV/G/09/25 Job Sector Transport, Distribution and Warehousing Area Derry or Londonderry Location Garvagh Salary £15.73 per hour No. vacancies 3 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 40 Published date 02/09/2025 Closing date 16/09/2025 Worktime Monday - Friday, Saturdays on a rota basis