Class 1 HGV Drivers; Category: CE

Due to our continual growth, we are looking for HGV Drivers (Category CE) to join our busy Transport division.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Excellent customer service skills that support the River Ridge 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 *

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

What we offer!

• Competitive Hourly Rate - Competitive Hourly Rate - £16.22ph
• 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