HGV Driver- Class 1

Company: River Ridge Recycling
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Location: Newtownabbey
Job Description:

JOB VACANCIES

HGV Drivers (Category: ‘CE’)

Our Ref: HGV/CE/11/26 / Permanent/ Full Time

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week

(shifts will be discussed at interview)

Start time: 05.30 amBase Location: Mallusk or Portadown

We are looking for HGV Drivers (Category CE) to join our busy Transport division.

Roles & Responsibilities

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)

Following all regulations relating to driver’s hours and safe operation of heavy goods vehicles

Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Any other duties as delegated by the Transport Department

Essential Criteria

Must hold a valid HGV licence ‘CE’, Digital Tachograph card and Full Driver CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)

Minimum of 1 year’s HGV (Class CE) driving experience

Full UK Driving Licence (Max 6 penalty points)

Good Geographical knowledge of NI

Good Knowledge of driver’s hours, rules and regulations

Must be able to apply Manual Handling techniques & undertake manual work

Flexible approach to working hours including weekday, weekends & Bank holidays will be required

Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)

Excellent customer service skills

Desirable Criteria

  • Previous experience working in the waste industry

* Any offer of employment will be subject to a successful driving assessment and obtaining any necessary security clearances as deemed applicable for the post. Please note, basic disclosure checks i.e., Access NI, will be required for this post *

**Must be able to provide documentation to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK**

What we offer!

  • Competitive Hourly Rate – Competitive Hourly Rate – £17.22ph
  • Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 43 hours Monday to Friday
  • Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday – Time and a Half
  • Annual Performance Bonus scheme available
  • 28 days Annual leave (incl. of 8 Customary/Bank Holidays)
  • Training & Development Opportunities
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee Uniform

Closing Date: 24th November 2026, 5 pm

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Posted: November 12th, 2026