HGV Class 1 Driver (Category CE)

Job Description: Position:HGV Class 1 Driver (Category CE) Location: McQuillan Quarries, Dundrod Responsible to: Transport Supervisor Contract type:Permanent (full-time) Monday to Friday with availability of weekend work when required and as and when driver hour regulations allow. Why work for McQuillan Companies? McQuillan Companies, a family-run business in Northern Ireland, offers a diverse range of services including roadworks, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, outdoor cleaning, and analytical chemistry. If you're seeking a career in a growing company with a dynamic environment and great benefits, McQuillan Companies is for you. We value all perspectives and create a supportive space where people thrive. McQuillan Quarries have been associated with high quality materials and service for generations. This tradition has ensured that we are now leading suppliers of bituminous products, high PSV aggregate and construction fill materials. Our two asphalt coating plant locations outside Belfast and Dromore Co. Down have state of the art manufacturing facilities allowing us to supply our own contracting division whilst comfortably servicing a public market for any blacktop material needs. With materials testing labs at both depots, we ensure the supply of quality products that meet British and European standards. We offer a range of benefits including: Competitive salaries and overtime (where applicable) An excellent employee pension scheme 30 days of annual leave Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment Excellent development, learning and training opportunities Participation in a range of team building activities Overall objectives We seek to appoint a HGV Class 1 Driver (Category CE) to join our busy and expanding team within McQuillan Quarries. If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you. This role will require someone with a 'can do' attitude, a commercial approach and demonstrable attention to detail. The successful candidate will report to Transport Supervisor and must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication & inter personal skills. In return you will be awarded a competitive salary, variety within your role, the ability to build upon your existing experience within the profession and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Delivery of various Quarry materials to road construction & private operated sites Maintaining the vehicle in a clean condition Learning to operate an Emulsion Sprayer tanker if required Essential criteria: HGV Class 1(CE) Digital Tachograph Card Driver Valid CPC Card Over 25 years old At least 2 years experience driving a HGV Desirable criteria: Tipper experience an advantage, but not necessary as training will be given To apply for this job, an application form can be requested from McQuillan Companies Head Office: Compliance Department John McQuillan (Contracts) Ltd. C/O McQuillan Companies 11 Ballinderry Road Lisburn, BT28 2SA Closing date for returned applications is:Friday 20th February 2025. This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Companys strategic direction changes. Skills: Class 2 Drivers Over 25 years old Tipper experience HGV Class 1(CE) or 2 Licence (C) Digital Tachograph Card Driver Valid CPC Card Benefits: Competitive salaries and overtime L&D opportunities Employee health scheme Employee Initiatives