HGV Driver

1 week ago

Belfast, United Kingdom River Ridge Recycling Full time

Closing Date: 3rd November 2025, 5 pm

Ref: HGV/AM/10/25

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Salary: £15.73

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Location: Belfast or Mallusk

JOB VACANCY

HGV Drivers: Category 'C'

Ref: HGV/AM/10/25

Permanent / Full Time Mon-Fri min 40 hours

Part time hours available (hours and days will be discussed at interview)

Starting time: 5:30am

Base Location: Mallusk or Duncrue Street, Belfast

We are currently looking for full time/ part time HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in Mallusk or 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.

Roles & 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

Essential Criteria

  • 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
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Team Player
  • Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Good Knowledge of driver's hours, rules, and regulations

Desirable Criteria

  • 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 and we will post out an application form to you)

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

no later than 5.00pm on Monday 3rd November 2025

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

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

How to Apply?

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the Company application form, outlining how you meet the criteria and return by EMAIL to before 3rd November 2025, 5 pm.

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