Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers

Crewit Resourcing; Bolies; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

JGM Transport Limited in Castlebellingham, Co. Louth, is seeking an HGV Driver for immediate start. Work involves delivering goods, daily vehicle checks, and strict compliance with EU and Irish transport rules. A 39-hour week with a competitive hourly rate applies.

Applicants should have 1-3 years of HGV driving experience and hold a CE or C1E licence. Training will be provided as required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience as an HGV Driver required.
• Applicants must hold an equivalent category CE or C1E driving licence identified through mutual recognition between regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGVs, including loading and unloading cargo.
• Deliver goods to specified locations on time and in good condition.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs to ensure roadworthiness.
• Comply with driving regulations (EU and Irish transport laws, tachograph, drivers hours).
• Maintain accurate delivery records (delivery notes, logbooks).
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers, and team members to resolve issues.
• Follow safety protocols for transporting hazardous materials (if applicable).
• Ensure cargo security during transit.

Skills

HGV driving

Delivery experience

Education

HGV driving licence CE or C1E

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Our client, JGM Transport Limited, based in Castlebellingham, Co. Louth, is currently seeking Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for immediate start at their facility in Castlebellingham, Co. Louth.

• Qualifications: 1-3 years' of previous experience as a 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

• Effective perception of the transport environment, the mechanical components of vehicles, and road traffic laws.
• Road transport legislation, types of cargo, and vehicle cargo capacity.
• Anticipation of foreseeable problems on the road, control of the performance of the vehicle, and interpretation of traffic signals.
• Maintenance of concentration for long periods, operation of GPS systems, and reading of maps.

Required Competencies

• Competent to parallel park vehicles, practice emergency stops, and supervise the loading & unloading of cargo.
• Experience driving a cargo truck in both urban and rural environments.

Annual Remuneration

Annual remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay rate €18.05 per hour

Work Location

JGM Transport Limited, Bolies, Castlebellingham, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 K528

Hours

Number of hours work each week: 39

• Sector: transportation and storage

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]