Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers

Crewit Resourcing; Donabate; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannons City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited in Donabate, Co. Dublin, seeks an experienced Heavy Goods Vehicle driver for two sites in Donabate and Bluebell. This full-time role involves operating HGVs, loading and unloading cargo, and delivering goods to designated locations.

The job requires 1–3 years of HGV experience, and a CE or C1E licence under mutual recognition. On‑the‑job training will be provided; candidates must meet permit requirements to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ HGV driving experience.
• CE or C1E licence recognised via mutual recognition agreement.
• No minimum academic requirements.
• Further on‑the‑job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGVs and load/unload cargo.
• Deliver goods to designated locations on time.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report maintenance.
• Comply with EU and Irish transport regulations (tachograph and hours).
• Maintain delivery records and logbooks.
• Communicate professionally with customers and dispatch.
• Follow safety protocols for hazardous materials (if applicable).
• Ensure cargo security during transit.
• Understand transport environment and vehicle mechanics.
• Read maps and use GPS for efficient routing.

Skills

HGV Driving

Road Safety

Customer Communication

GPS Navigation

Cargo Loading

Job description

Multiple locations

Gannons City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited, Unit 7, Roseville Industrial Park, Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin, Gannons City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited, Bluebell Avenue, Bluebell Industrial Estate, Co. Dublin, D12 A277

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Multiple locations

Gannons City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited, Unit 7, Roseville Industrial Park, Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin, Gannons City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited, Bluebell Avenue, Bluebell Industrial Estate, Co. Dublin, D12 A277. Our client, Gannons City Recovery and Recycling Services Limited, based in Donabate, Co. Dublin, is currently seeking Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for immediate start for their two facilities in Co. Dublin.

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‑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
• 1-3 years’ of previous relevant 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).

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

Work Locations – Gannons City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited at: Unit 7, Roseville Industrial Park, Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin Bluebell Avenue, Bluebell Industrial Estate, Co. Dublin, D12 A277

Number of hours work each week: 39

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

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]