Skip Driver

Join the McKinstry Team

McKinstry is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Skip Driver to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV driver who enjoys working independently, providing excellent customer service, and playing a key role in our waste management operations across Northern Ireland.

Purpose of the Role

As a Skip Driver, you will be responsible for the collection, delivery, and transportation of skips throughout Northern Ireland. Working from a daily schedule of allocated jobs, you will collect skips from customer sites and transport them safely to one of the McKinstry sites while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of pay
• Overtime paid after 45 hours worked Monday to Friday
• Weekend working paid at time-and-a-half
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Company vehicle and equipment provided
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business
• Full PPE supplied

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily skip collections and deliveries in line with scheduled allocations.
• Transport skips safely and efficiently between customer locations and McKinstry sites.
• Conduct routine checks and basic maintenance of company vehicles and ancillary equipment to prevent damage or loss.
• Report vehicle defects promptly to your line manager and follow the correct reporting procedures.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service and act as a professional representative of the business at all times.
• Wear and maintain the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Comply with all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Remain organised, punctual, and flexible to support the needs of the business.

Essential Criteria

• Valid Category C (Class 2) Driving Licence.
• Up-to-date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet operational requirements.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to undertake manual handling and physical work.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working within the waste management or recycling industry.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be dependable, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering excellent service. You will take pride in your work, maintain high professional standards, and build positive relationships with customers and colleagues alike.

Apply Today

If you have the required licence qualifications and are looking for a rewarding driving role with a well-established Northern Ireland business, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Pay rise

Application question(s):

• Do you currently have any points on your driving licence?

Experience:

• class 2 driving : 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Category C Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road