Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers

Crewit Resourcing Limited; Athenry-Oranmore Municipal District; On-site; EUR 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Galway is seeking experienced Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for immediate start. Applicants need 1-3 years of HGV driving experience and a valid CE or C1E driving license. The position offers an annual remuneration of €34,000 with a pay rate of €16.77 per hour. Interested candidates should apply with their CV to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous experience as an HGV Driver.
• Hold a valid CE or C1E driving license.
• Must maintain accurate delivery records.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGVs and unload cargo.
• Deliver goods on time and in good condition.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and maintenance.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Knowledge of transport legislation

Effective communication

GPS operation

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Our client, Walsh Waste Limited, based in Oranmore, Co. Galway, is currently seeking Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for immediate start at their facility in Galway.

Qualifications: 1-3 years’ of previous experience as an HGV Driver is required. Applicants must hold an equivalent category to a category CE or C1E driving licence identified through a mutual recognition agreement between the Road Safety Authority and the appropriate regulatory authority in another jurisdiction). There are no minimum academic requirements. Further training will be provided on‑the‑job as required.

General Duties / Responsibilities / Experience

• To safely operate HGVs, including loading and unloading cargo.
• To deliver goods to specified locations, ensuring they arrive on time and in good condition.
• To conduct daily vehicle checks and routine maintenance reporting to ensure roadworthiness.
• To comply with all driving regulations, including EU and Irish transport laws (e.g., tachograph and driver’s hours regulations).
• To maintain accurate delivery records, including delivery notes and logbooks.
• To communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers, and team members to resolve delivery issues.
• To follow safety protocols for transporting hazardous materials (if applicable).
• To ensure the security of cargo during transit.
• Essential knowledge includes effective perception of the transport environment, the mechanical components of vehicles, and road traffic laws.
• Further essential knowledge includes road transport legislation, types of cargo, and vehicle cargo capacity.
• Essential skills include anticipation of foreseeable problems on the road, control of the performance of the vehicle, and interpretation of traffic signals.
• Further essential competencies include maintenance of concentration for long periods, operation of GPS systems, and reading of maps.
• Applicants must be competent to parallel park vehicles, practice emergency stops, and supervise the loading & unloading of cargo.
• Applicants must have experience driving a cargo truck in both urban and rural environments.

Remuneration and Location

Annual remuneration: €34,000.00; Pay rate €16.77 per hour. Work Location: Walsh Waste Limited, Deerpark Industrial Estate, Oran, Co. Galway, H91 RH31. Number of hours work each week: 39.

If you’re interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call 019020688 to enquire for more details.

• Sector: water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non‑Managerial]