Car Transporter Driver (Category CE) - (Earn up to €80,000 per year)

National Vehicle Distribution; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Digital GP Service

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Leave Purchase

Long Service Awards

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution is seeking a professional HGV driver to transport goods between Ireland and the UK, ensuring timely deliveries while upholding safety and compliance. The role requires sleeping in the cab overnight and managing documentation for tachograph and vehicle checks.

The ideal candidate will have full HGV CE (Artic) license with CPC, practical driving experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. Opportunities for training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Full HGV CE (Artic) License with Digital Tachograph and CPC card.
• Previous professional driving experience (HGV CE Artic or similar).
• Willingness to drive Ireland to UK.
• Experience sleeping in the cab overnight.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding health and safety regulations.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Good knowledge of Ireland geography.
• Proficient with mobile apps, scanners, and email.

Responsibilities

• Follow planned routes to ensure timely service and report changes.
• Sleep overnight in the vehicle en route to delivery and collection points.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks for roadworthiness.
• Drive safely complying with current Road Transport Regulations.
• Safely load and unload at delivery and collection points.
• Maintain tachograph paperwork and compliance.

Skills

HGV CE License

CPC Card

Digital Tachograph

Overnight driving

Route planning

Health and safety

Mobile technology

Communication

Tools

Mobile apps

Scanners

Email

Job description

About NVD

A family‑owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident‑free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one‑stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

Role Summary

The role involves the safe and efficient transportation of goods between Ireland & UK, ensuring timely delivery and collection while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service. The position requires a professional driver with a Full HGV CE Artic Licence, valid CPC card, and Digital Tachograph, capable of managing overnight stays in the cab and adhering to all road transport and company regulations.

The successful candidate will conduct daily vehicle checks, complete required documentation accurately, and ensure vehicles are kept clean, roadworthy, and compliant with health and safety requirements. They will demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and problem‑solving skills while adapting to changing routes or schedules as required.

This role demands a positive attitude, strong communication, and proficiency with mobile technology and digital tools. A good geographical knowledge of Ireland, along with comfort working at heights and in confined spaces, is essential. Training and development opportunities will be provided to support continuous professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Earn a competitive salary that rewards your experience and skills
• Drive a high‑quality, modern fleet of trucks
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres and Tools
• Death In Service Benefit
• Digital GP Service
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Leave Purchase Programme
• Long Service Awards

Requirements

• Full HGV CE (Artic) License, with full Digital Tachograph and valid CPC card.
• Previous professional driving experience (HGV CE (Artic), Plant, Bus, etc.).
• Willingness to drive between Ireland & UK.
• Experience sleeping in the cab overnight.
• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding and compliance with all health and safety requirements.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Good geographical knowledge of Ireland.
• Proficiency with technological tools, including mobile applications, scanners, and email.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow a planned route to ensure timely service to customers and report any issues or changes.
• Sleep overnight in the vehicle while en route to delivery and collection points.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with the Daily Vehicle Check procedure.
• Drive safely and responsibly, adhering to all current Road Transport Regulations.
• Safely load and unload vehicles at delivery and collection points.
• Comply with all legislation and paperwork requirements related to the vehicle’s Tachograph.
• Maintain the vehicle’s cleanliness and report any problems immediately.
• Participate in ongoing training provided by the Company.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as allocated by management.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.