Drivers Helper

Permanent / Full Time hours / /G/06/26

Hours: AM Shift (5:45 start) Monday-Friday

Base location: 56 Craigmore Road, Garvagh

Due to our continual growth, we are looking to appoint a Driver Helper to join our busy Logistics Team. This role will be based out of the Garvagh depot.

As a AM shift drivers helper, you will start at 5:45am based from Garvagh site, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.

• To provide assistance to the Driver at all times
• Obtain all necessary documentation for the daily runs to ensure efficient operation of the business activities
• Check customer routing for the daily runs, prioritising workloads to ensure all customer commitments are achieved
• Provide excellent customer service that supports the River Ridge brand
• Due to the physical nature of the role, you will be required to collect and move commercial containers
• Ensure all electronic paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure Health & Safety adherence at all times
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Any other duties as delegated by the Transport Department.
• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence (Max 6 penalty points)
• Good Geographical knowledge of NI
• Good Communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Experience in dealing with customers and members of the public
• Ability to work well with others / Team Player
• Must be able to apply Manual Handling techniques
• Flexible approach to working hours to include weekends and Bank Holidays
• Previous experience working in a similar role
• Previous experience working within the Transport Sector

* Any offer of employment will be subject to successful security clearances*

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

• Competitive Hourly Rate – £12.80
• Annual Bonus scheme available
• Overtime rate of Time and a Half for hours worked over 44 hours/Mon-Fri
• Saturday and Bank Holiday rate of Time and a Half
• 28 days Annual leave (incl of 8 Customary/Bank Holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking
• Employee Uniform

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the Company application form, outlining how you meet the criteria and email your completed application form to:

no later than 5.00pm on Friday 26 th June 2026

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