Artic Driver

DPD Ireland; Athlone; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an Artic Driver based in Athlone, Ireland. The role involves delivering bulk freight across Ireland, ensuring safe driving, and maintaining professional customer relationships. Candidates must hold a full EC driving license and have good driving experience. This is a full-time position with a focus on providing excellent service while managing responsibilities in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years Artic driving experience in a similar role preferred.
• Must have good knowledge of Irish roads.

Responsibilities

• Collection and delivery of freight across Ireland.
• Responsible for loading and unloading freight.
• Maintain and care for the vehicle.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Full clean EC driving license

Valid CPC with all modules completed

Digital Tachograph card

Job description

Job Title: Artic Driver

Department: Linehaul

Reports to: Transport Manager

DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 37 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Purpose of the role: The main focus of the role is delivering bulk freight all around the island of Ireland and conducting daily collections from our depots and customers throughout the country. This is a daytime position operating Monday to Friday.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collection and delivery of freight to any of our DPD depots on the island of Ireland.
• Responsible for loading and unloading freight at DPD depots.
• Responsible for the collection of freight from any of our customer sites.
• Act professionally and build excellent customer relationships.
• Responsible for the maintenance and care of your vehicle. Completing daily walk around checks on your vehicle and load.
• Adopt safe driving conduct in conjunction with established rules of the road and local legislation.
• Fully adhere to all RSA requirements.

The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Experience Preferred:

• 2 years Artic driving experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries is an advantage.
• Tail lift and pallet truck experience is also advantageous.

Experience Required:

• Must have good knowledge of Irish roads.

Qualifications Required:

• Must hold a full clean EC driving license.
• Must have a valid CPC with all modules completed and up to date.
• Must have Digital Tachograph card.

Skills Required:

• Possess good problem solving skills.
• Good written, oral and communication skills.
• Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work to set deadlines.
• Display excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Be a team player with ability to work on own initiative.
• Must be willing to work across night and day operations including weekends.
• Have demonstrable ability in driving projects, both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be willing to drive anywhere around Ireland/NI and be flexible.

Behaviours Required:

• Understands that we deliver the best service money can buy. Works hard to ensure the schedule is maintained.
• Flexible and passionate about learning and adopting new technology quickly to help achieve outcomes.
• Works hard to always please the end customer. Strives to meet demanding targets.
• Sustains pace and customer focus when under pressure. Works flexibly to overcome challenges.
• Approachable, helpful, and relates well to people, all of the time. Shows respect, care and honesty with others.
• Acts on own initiative, solves problems and does things without needing constant direction.

Closing date: Friday, 14th November 2025.

Skills problem solver Communicator Customer Service

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage