HGV Driver- Portadown Closing Date: 3rd April 2026, 5 pm

Ref: HGV/PD/03/26 / Permanent / Full Time

Hours: AM Shift (06:30 start) Monday-Friday

We are currently looking for HGV Drivers (C) to join our busy teams at our site in Portadown. 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 at 06.30am, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required, on a rota basis.

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

• 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.

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 Friday 3rd April 2026.

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