Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers

Employee

Fingal

On-site

EUR 33,000 - 40,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Pudaxa Limited, Donabate, Co. Dublin, invites applications for HGV drivers for immediate start. The role involves safe operation of HGVs, loading and unloading cargo, and delivering goods to scheduled locations. On-the-job training is provided; 1–3 years of HGV experience and a CE/C1E licence are required.

Work location is Pudaxa Limited, Turvey Lane, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Annual remuneration is quoted, with 39 hours per week; full-time placement with standard driving duties and compliance with

Qualifications

1–3 years’ experience as an HGV driver
CE or C1E licence recognised via mutual recognition
On-the-job training provided; no minimum academic requirements
Experience driving cargo trucks in urban and rural environments

Responsibilities

Safely operate HGVs including loading and unloading cargo
Deliver goods to locations on time and in good condition
Conduct daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs
Comply with EU and Irish transport laws (tachograph, drivers hours)
Maintain accurate delivery notes and logbooks
Communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers and team members
Follow safety protocols for transporting hazardous materials (if applicable)
Ensure cargo security during transit
Understand road transport legislation, cargo types and vehicle capacity
Proactively anticipate on-road issues and manage GPS-based routing

Skills

HGV Driving

Safety Compliance

GPS Navigation

Education

CE/C1E Licence

Tools

GPS Systems

Job description

Our client, Pudaxa Limited, based in Donabate, Co. Dublin, is currently seeking Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for immediate start at their facility in Turvey Lane, Donabate, Co. Dublin, K36 P589.

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 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).