At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive Class 2 vehicles and support waste management operations.
- Company: Join a family-run business with over 100 years of excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, pension scheme, and 31 days annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for learning, development, and team-building activities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in the community.
- Qualifications: Must be over 25 with 2 years Class 2 driving experience.
Position: Class 2 Driver
Location: McQuillan Environmental, Material Recycling Facility, Budore
Responsible to: Dry Waste Operations Manager
Contract type: Permanent (full-time)
Salary: Competitive
Working hours: Core working hours are: 07:00 to 16:00. Weekend shifts will also be required on a monthly rotational basis. Overtime can be required depending on the operational needs of the business.
Why work for McQuillan Companies?
McQuillan Companies are a Northern Ireland based family run business which incorporates a diverse range of activities including roadworks, road surfacing and maintenance, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, outdoor cleaning services and analytical chemistry. A fourth-generation business operating for over 100 years through the parent company John McQuillan Contracts, the McQuillan Companies name is synonymous with quality and excellence throughout our various divisions.
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. Here at McQuillan Companies you can take advantage of a range of opportunities and benefits to learn and develop in a supportive and encouraging environment.
We are currently seeking applications for Class 2 Drivers to be completing jobs for McQuillan Environmental Department in Dundrod and Antrim.
We offer a range of benefits including:
- Competitive salaries and overtime (where applicable)
- An excellent employee pension scheme
- 31 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
- Employee Initiatives (Social & Fundraising activities)
- Free onsite parking
Essential Criteria:
- Over 25 years old
- At least 2 years experience driving Class 2 vehicles
- Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
- Digital Tachograph Card
Desirable criteria:
- Previous bin/skip lorry experience
- Curtain side lorry experience
- Waste management experience
Closing date for applications is: Friday 26th June 2026.
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 Company’s strategic direction changes.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent time management
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Pro-Active approach
- Good Report writing skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- An excellent employee pension scheme
- L&D opportunities
- 31 days annual leave
Class 2 Driver employer: McQuillan Companies
McQuillan Companies is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Class 2 Drivers at our Material Recycling Facility in Budore. With over 100 years of experience, we provide competitive salaries, an excellent pension scheme, and ample opportunities for professional development, all while fostering a culture of teamwork and community engagement through various social initiatives.
