Delivery Driver - Geraldine's GFC - Louth (Morning Shift)

The Lunch Bag; Louth; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food distribution company is seeking professional drivers to deliver school lunches in County Louth. Responsibilities include ensuring delivery accuracy, maintaining vehicle standards, and adhering to traffic laws. A full Irish driver's licence and experience in delivery are required. The position offers €15.50 per hour, with expected hours from 4am to 1pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Drivers must have a full, clean Irish driver's licence.
• Flexible approach to working hours / routes.
• Drivers must have no convictions.
• Experience with independently driving and delivering goods.
• Knowledge of routing and handheld devices is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Distribute products to schools nationwide.
• Ensure all orders are correct before delivery.
• Maintain temperature records and cleaning schedule.
• Drive safely and follow all traffic laws.
• Load and inspect delivery vehicle.

Skills

Time management

Safe driving

Attention to detail

Flexible working hours

Ability to lift

Job description

Overview

We are seeking professional, hard-working drivers to distribute our products to schools nationwide. Drivers will be required to bring products into the school, replenishing on-site boxes with extreme care and attention. This role requires drivers who are excellent at time keeping and take pride in the quality of their work.

Activities

• Report to the Transport Co-ordinator.
• Pick up the delivery van at the GAA Hub Location in Geraldine's GFC and delivering school lunches throughout the area.
• Ensure that all orders are correct before delivery.
• Maintain temperature records.
• Maintain cleaning schedule and records.
• Drive safely and follow all laws and rules of driving to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle and report any issues with same.
• Ensure van has fuel, oil and is ready to drive while being well-maintained and clean both inside and outside.
• Maintain standards that correspond to that of company policy.
• Maintain Personal Hygiene.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Manager

Requirements

• Drivers must have a full, clean Irish driver's licence.
• Flexible approach to working hours / routes.
• Drivers must have no convictions, as schools may require Garda Vetting.
• Drivers must have experience with independently driving and delivering goods.
• Knowledge of routing, use of handheld devices and Eircode's will be an advantage.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 14 kgs.

Rate of Pay: €15.50 per hour with additional subsistence.

Drivers will work during the morning hours. Approximate times are 4am to 1pm, Monday through Friday.

Please note. We deliver in line with school openings. When schools are closed (Christmas, Easter, Summer and Halloween) staff are off. The company provides continuous payment to our staff from September - June. We pay our staff a reduced rate during the school breaks. Staff are advised to apply to the Department of Social Protection for relevant Jobseekers Payment during July and August.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week