Hgv Driver

Our client was established in 2019 and has quickly grown into one of Northern Ireland's most trusted removals companies. They hold over 400 five-star reviews and operate on a Fixed Price Guarantee.

Our client services include house removals, packing, storage, office moves, and overseas shipping to and from Great Britain and Ireland. A fast-growing business with genuine opportunities for staff to progress into team leadership, sales, and management roles.

The Role

We are seeking one experienced Class 2 (Category C) HGV Driver to join our removals team on either a full-time or part-time basis. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role based in Lisburn, covering local moves across Northern Ireland and regular trips to Great Britain via overnight ferry.

This is not a purely driving role — the successful candidate will be an active member of the removals crew, helping load, pack, and deliver customers' belongings to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive 7.5 and 18 tonne removals lorries locally within Northern Ireland and on overnight runs to Great Britain
• Carry out pre-departure lorry inspections and equipment inventory checks
• Load and unload customer belongings safely, using correct lifting technique and furniture wrapping methods
• Dismantle and reassemble furniture where required
• Greet customers professionally on arrival and carry out a walk-through of the property before starting
• Provide excellent customer service throughout the move
• Complete all relevant paperwork accurately

Ideal Candidate Profile

The right candidate for this role is more than a driver — they are a reliable, people-focused professional who takes pride in their work. We are looking for someone who:

• Is punctual, dependable, and follows procedures without needing to be reminded
• Presents themselves well and maintains a clean, professional appearance
• Is friendly, easy-going, and naturally delivers a five-star customer experience
• Is physically fit and able to lift 30–40kg repeatedly throughout the working day
• Works well within a team and actively supports colleagues
• Is coachable — open to learning, training, and feedback
• Has a problem-solving mindset and good practical judgement
• Is excited about progression and growing within the business
• Has an understanding of and respect for company margins and standards
• Experience in furniture removals is preferred but not essential — full training is provided

Liences & Certifications Requiredc

Category C Licence

Required — must be valid and in date

Driver CPC Card

Required — must be current

Driving Record

Clean record strongly preferred

Right to Work

Must have the right to work in the UK

References

Two references will be requested

£15.75 – £17.75 per hour (dependent on experience)

40 hours per week (after probation)

Saturday Rate

£120 flat (half day)

Overseas Supplement

£80 per day plus Day Rate

Tips

Kept and split by the crew on the day (cash)

Quarterly Bonus

Starts at £200 (full-time) — increased by £10 per 5-star review received

Bonus Deductions

Claims −£50 / Lateness, no uniform, checklist failures −£20 each (tracked daily)

Bonus Payment

End of each 13-week quarter

Progression

Clear path to Team Leader and beyond

On-site Parking

Available at our Lisburn depot

Pay Review

Annual pay review based on performance

Working Hours & Location

Base location: Lisburn, BT28. Candidates must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting.

Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am start. Finish time varies between 1:00pm and 7:00pm depending on the job. Completion moves (where the customer is waiting on keys) may finish later — advance notice is always given.

Saturdays: Occasional, 7:30am start, typically half day. Paid at the flat Saturday rate of £120. However, a full day will be paid more

Overseas moves: Departure at 7:30pm for the overnight ferry, continuing in England the following morning. An additional £80 per day supplement applies.

Contract types: Both full-time (40 hours) and part-time positions are available.

Please submit CVs. We are looking to fill this position(s) as soon as possible.

priorities:

• Valid Category C licence and current Driver CPC card — non-negotiable
• Reliable commute to or from Lisburn, BT28 2EJ
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Strong customer service background or attitude
• Furniture removals experience preferred but not essential

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal interview at our Lisburn depot. We will confirm interview dates upon receipt of suitable CVs.