Artic Lorry Driver

JJ Rhatigan & Company; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JJ Rhatigan & Company is seeking an experienced Artic Lorry Driver to join our growing team in Ireland. The role focuses on safely delivering and collecting materials, loading/unloading assistance, and maintaining vehicle standards across project sites.

You will need a full CE licence, Driver CPC, and a Digital Tachograph Card, with a solid understanding of Irish road networks and transport regulations. Flexibility for hours and travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Full CE (Artic) licence is required.
• Driver CPC qualification required.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Previous experience with articulated vehicles, ideally in construction/transport.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate articulated lorries to transport materials to and from project sites.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed on schedule.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report defects promptly.
• Adhere to road traffic laws, company policies and health & safety procedures.
• Complete vehicle paperwork and delivery documentation accurately.
• Maintain the vehicle in clean and roadworthy condition.
• Assist with loading and unloading when required.
• Represent JJR professionally with clients, suppliers and site teams.

Skills

Artic lorry driving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Driver CPC qualification

Job description

JJR is a progressive and award-winning construction company delivering high-quality engineering, infrastructure and building projects across Ireland. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and reliable Artic Lorry Driver to join our expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a company that values safety, teamwork, professionalism and employee development.

About This Role

• Safely operate articulated lorries to transport construction materials, plant and equipment to and from project sites.
• Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report any defects promptly.
• Adhere to all road traffic legislation, company policies and health & safety procedures.
• Complete vehicle paperwork and delivery documentation accurately.
• Maintain the vehicle in a clean and roadworthy condition.
• Assist with loading and unloading when required.
• Represent JJR professionally while interacting with clients, suppliers and site teams.

Requirements

• Full Clean CE (Artic) Driving Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous experience operating articulated vehicles, ideally within the construction or transport sector.
• Strong knowledge of Irish road networks and transport regulations.
• Excellent safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility regarding working hours and travel requirements.

Desirable

• Experience transporting construction materials, machinery or plant.
• Safe Pass Certification.
• Experience working within the construction industry.