HGV Driver at River Ridge Recycling

Position HGV Driver
Posted 27 Jul 2026
Expired 26 Aug 2026
Company River Ridge Recycling
Location Belfast | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from River Ridge Recycling for the position of HGV Driver. If the HGV Driver vacancy in Belfast matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at River Ridge Recycling for the position of HGV Driver below matches your qualifications.

HGV Drivers: Category 'C'

Ref: HGV/B/P/07/26

Permanent / Full Time Mon-Fri min 40 hours

Starting time: AM Shift

Base Location: 91 Moy Road, Portadown and 62-66 Duncrue Street, Belfast

We are currently looking for full time HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in Portadown and 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 AM shift Drivers, you will start at 05.30am based from Belfast site, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.

As a AM shift Drivers, you will start at 6am based from Portadown site, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.

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)
  • Security Clearances
  • 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 - £16.22ph
  • 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**


Closing Date: 31st July 2026, 5 pm
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Job Info:

  • Company: River Ridge Recycling
  • Position: HGV Driver
  • Work Location: Belfast
  • Country: GB

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