HGV Driver (Cross Channel & Ireland) in Maghera

Job Description

Location: B P McKeefry Ltd, 114 Grove Road

We currently have vacancies in our operations for Full Time HGV Bulk Liquid and/or Powder drivers to be based in our Swatragh depot.

As a driver within BP McKeefry, you will be working within a highly dynamic business and responsible for ensuring bulk liquid/powder products are delivered on time and in full. You must be motivated to provide high‑quality service to our customers, maintain good working relationships with colleagues, and achieve daily targets safely and professionally.

Over four decades we have evolved from a small family business transporting animal foodstuffs to one of the leading transport, cleaning, recycling and surveying companies in Europe. That hasn\’t happened by accident. We\’re still as passionate about meeting the needs of our customers as the day we started. That\’s how we\’ve grown. We discovered that the only way to guarantee our customers\’ expectations were met was to control every step of the operation, so everything we do, we do ourselves.

This role will require nights out

Benefits

If you join our team there are a range of benefits that you will receive. We continually invest in our drivers during their time with us. External certified training is funded by BP McKeefry and regular in‑house assessments help ensure the highest levels of competency among our drivers.

• Industry‑leading rates of pay
• Modern, clean, well‑maintained fleet
• Company‑funded external training
• In‑house modular training programme and access to dedicated driver trainers
• Healthcare Benefits scheme
• Driver referral bonus
• Diesel MPG improvement bonus
• Death in service plan
• Annual wage review
• We work a one driver one truck policy
• Secure staff car park with CCTV
• SNAP account for overnight parking (on nights out)
• Our Liverpool depot has a well‑maintained modern kitchen / lounge area, clothes washing facilities, showers and toilets specifically for driver use.

About The Role

About the position

These positions are for Full Time HGV drivers working from Swatragh on a Mon – Fri shift pattern with weekend shifts if workload requires. Cross Channel work will involve being in UK for 1 – 2 weeks at a time. The successful candidate will possess a full HGV Class I license ideally with no penalty points, and an up‑to‑date driver CPC card. A full ADR licence for tanks & packages (Class 1 & 7 not required) would be preferred but is NOT essential. Previous tank experience would also be preferred but NOT essential.

You must have good geographic knowledge and ideally you will have at least 6 months current driving experience with Class 1 HGVs. Full in‑house training will be provided for the position.

Our fleet

We have a modern, high‑spec fleet which is excellently maintained. All our tractor units are bought new, kept for a maximum of 5 years and kept in excellent condition throughout their lifespan with us. Average age of current fleet being 2 years old.

BP McKeefry are market leaders in the transporting of foodstuffs (SCOPA), industrial & ADR products. We pride our business on quality, time keeping and excellent customer relations. We ask all employees to always keep to these highest standards.

Skills Needed

People, Driving

About The Company

BP McKeefry Ltd. was established in 1976 and now has over 40 years in the transport industry, handling a wide range of bulk liquid, dry waste and powder products.

BP McKeefry Ltd. has a modern fleet of over 100 tractor units and over 250 road tankers/ tank containers & trailers which operate throughout the UK, Republic of Ireland and Europe offering transport solutions and associated services to the following industries:

• Foodstuffs
• Industrial products
• Chemicals & waste
• Powder (Industrial & Foodstuffs)
• Utilities
• Construction

Company Culture

At BP McKeefry Ltd. we are committed to providing our customers with the highest levels of customer service. BP McKeefry Ltd. will endeavour to achieve this through: Effective leadership of well trained and motivated staff. A strong commitment to Health & Safety for everyone. Respect for our environment. Making a positive difference to the community we serve. Making BP McKeefry Ltd. a great place to work.

Required Criteria

• Must be legally entitled to work in the UK
• Good geographic knowledge
• Current CPC Holder

Desired Criteria

• ADR Licence
• Previous Tank Experience

Closing Date: Friday 16th January, 2026

Contract Type: fulltime

Salary: Based on Experience