Transport Operator

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

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Garvagh seeks a Transport Planner to oversee collection and transportation operations. You will manage a fleet, ensuring compliance with safety standards, optimizing routes, and responding to customer inquiries. The role requires a Class 1 HGV Licence and a minimum of one year in transport planning, with opportunities for personal growth and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Company sick pay

Private healthcare scheme

Company pension scheme

33 days annual leave including Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in transport planning, ideally within waste management or logistics.
• Strong geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland.
• Understanding of transport regulations and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Optimize vehicle usage to ensure timely collections and deliveries.
• Conduct daily driver debriefs to review performance and service issues.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety standards.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Class 1 HGV Licence

Route planning skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CPC in Transport Management

Tools

Transport planning software

Job description

To ensure the efficient and cost-effective planning and coordination of waste collection and transportation operations across multiple sites, using a fleet of single lift, multi lift, and articulated vehicles. The role supports operational excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction through proactive transport planning and real-time problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Complete and communicate clear handovers at shift changes or between planning teams.
• Optimise vehicle usage to ensure timely collections and deliveries across multiple sites.
• Adjust plans dynamically in response to operational changes, breakdowns, or customer requests.
• Conduct daily driver debriefs to review route performance, service issues, driver compliance and vehicle defects.
• Ensure accurate logging of driver feedback and escalate issues where necessary
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor vehicle availability, maintenance schedules, and driver rosters
• Liaise with drivers to ensure clear communication of routes and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety standards (e.g., driver hours, vehicle weights).
• Collaborate with transport managers and operations teams to align transport plans with site needs.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements, service logs, and route performance.
• Use transport management systems (TMS) and GPS tracking tools to monitor and improve efficiency
• Respond to customer queries regarding collections and deliveries and update Driver/Helper teams accordingly
• Ensure service levels are met and proactively resolve any transport-related issues
• Ensure all transport activities comply with relevant legislation (e.g., Waste Carrier Licence).
• Prepare reports on transport performance, fuel usage, and route efficiency
• Produce and maintain daily and weekly reports
• Analyse data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Support management with insights for strategic decision-making
• Complete and communicate clear handovers at shift changes or between planning teams
• Ensure continuity of operations by documenting outstanding issues, route changes, and service exceptions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date handover logs for operational transparency.
• Weighbridge Duties including carrying out required checks and procedures and completion of paperwork
• Travel to other depots as and when required.
• Undertaking driving duties to provide cover when required
• Any other reasonable duties as deemed necessary by Management

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in transport planning, ideally within waste management or logistics
• Class 1 HGV Licence
• Minimum of 6 penalty points
• Knowledge of vehicle types and their operational capabilities (single lift, multi lift, articulated).
• Strong geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland and route planning skills
• Proficiency in transport planning software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Understanding of transport regulations and health & safety standards.
• Can work independently and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Flexible approach to working hours including working weekends and Bank Holidays.
• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) in Transport Management.
• Experience with multi-site operations
• Knowledge of waste management industry practices and regulations.

Further Information

Competitive salary and benefits packageSupportive team environmentAnnual Discretionary bonus scheme, subject to the achievement of agreed KPI’s for a respective yearOpportunities for personal growth and developmentEligible for Company Sick pay and DIS benefit after one years’ continuous serviceEligible for Private Healthcare Scheme and Cash health benefit (upon successful completion of probation)33 days annual leave including Bank holidaysCompany pension scheme

Vacancy ID 1754521 Job ref. TO/G/01/26 Job Sector Transport, Distribution and Warehousing Area Derry or Londonderry Location Garvagh Salary To be confirmed No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 40 Published date 15/01/2026 Closing date 29/01/2026 Worktime Monday - Friday 9am -6pm & occasional Saturday working