Class 1 (C+E) Driver - Haulage

Woodside Logistics Group; Longford; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded healthcare plan

Long service recognition

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Role specific training

Job summary

Woodside Logistics Group is recruiting Class 1 drivers to join our Haulage division based out of Longford. Multiple shift patterns available, including days, nights, and 4 on/4 off. You will operate a high‑spec fleet, perform daily checks, and deliver excellent customer service across routes in Ireland.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety regulations, with full induction and ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• HGV Class C&E licence and CPC required.
• Tachograph card and CPC card are mandatory.
• At least 1 year of driving experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team with a flexible attitude.
• Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and WTD regulations.
• Clean licence preferred but up to 6 points acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Transport a wide variety of items to customers.
• Follow designated routes and communicate ETA and location.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Safely drive company vehicle and perform daily checks.
• Complete relevant documentation and keep vehicles clean.
• Report defects and comply with health and safety rules.

Skills

HGV Class C&E licence

Tachograph card

CPC qualification card

Driving experience

Safe driving

Right to work

Hours/WTD knowledge

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexible attitude

Customer service

Induction & training

Healthcare benefits

Long service recognition

Cycle to work

Personal development

Role specific training

Tools

Digital tachograph equipment

Job description

Shift pattern

Various shift patterns to include:

Dayshift / Nightshift / 4 on 4 off

Who are we?

Woodside Logistics Group has over 50 years’ experience of transporting between Great Britain and Ireland. There is a strong ‘can do’ culture within Woodside Logistics, driving us to find solutions which makes meeting our customers’ needs a priority. We also place great emphasis on maintaining quality equipment, delivering quality training and applying rigorous controls. Operating across the UK and Ireland, we are proud to have one of the largest and most diverse trailer fleets in the industry.

What are we looking for?

We are currently recruiting for Class 1 drivers to join our Woodside Haulage division based out of Longford. We have multiple shift patterns available.

The Person:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to drive a high spec, modern and well-maintained fleet and we place great emphasis on maintaining quality equipment, delivering quality training and applying rigorous controls. We require a driver who has the ability to work as part of a team, is confident in the use of smart phones and is reliable and conscientious with a flexible attitude toward work.

The Role:

• Transporting a wide variety of items to customers
• Following the designated routes which relate to the delivery and communicating your location and estimated arrival time
• Providing excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
• Safe, efficient and responsible driving of Company vehicle
• Perform daily vehicle and trailer checks and completion of relevant documentation
• Keeping vehicles clean inside and out
• Reporting of defects to traffic office and obtaining defect number.
• Complying with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and site policies

Pay Rates:

Competitive

• HGV Class C&E (Class 1) licence.
• Digital tachograph card and driver's CPC qualification card.
• Minimum 1 years' driving experience.
• Able to maintain a good standard of driving.
• Clean licence preferable but up to a maximum 6 points is acceptable.
• Able to demonstrate right to work.
• Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and WTD regulations.
• Competitive pay rate
• Full induction and training on all aspects of the role is provided on a one‑on‑one basis with one of our Driver Trainers
• Fully funded healthcare plan with Health Shield
• Long service recognition
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities for personal development
• Role specific training

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments:

Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Please note:

The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear screening test result.

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the posts at any time, once we have sufficient applications.

Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.