Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers

Crewit Resourcing Limited; Glaslough; On-site; EUR 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Monaghan is seeking experienced Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for an immediate start. The role involves safely operating HGVs, delivering goods punctually, and conducting routine vehicle checks. Candidates should have 1-3 years of HGV driving experience and hold an appropriate driving licence. The annual salary is €34,000, and the position requires 39 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous experience as an HGV Driver is required.
• Applicants must hold a valid driving licence category CE or C1E.
• No minimum academic requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGVs for loading and unloading cargo.
• Deliver goods on time and maintain accurate delivery records.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and routine maintenance.

Skills

Experience as an HGV Driver

Communication with customers

Road traffic laws knowledge

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Rt Commercial Painters Limited, Donagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, H18 KX88

Application Details

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Job Description

Our client, Rt Commercial Painters Limited, based in Co. Monaghan, is currently seeking Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for immediate start at their facility in Glaslough, Co. Monaghan.

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:

• Safely operate HGVs, including loading and unloading cargo.
• Deliver goods to specified locations, ensuring they arrive on time and in good condition.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and routine maintenance reporting to ensure roadworthiness.
• Comply with all driving regulations, including EU and Irish transport laws (e.g., tachograph and driver's hours regulations).
• Maintain accurate delivery records, including delivery notes and logbooks.
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers, and team members to resolve delivery issues.
• Follow safety protocols for transporting hazardous materials (if applicable).
• Ensure the security of cargo during transit.
• Essential knowledge includes perception of the transport environment, 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 vehicle performance, and interpretation of traffic signals.
• Further essential competencies include maintaining concentration for long periods, operation of GPS systems, and reading of maps.
• Compete in parallel parking, practice emergency stops, and supervise the loading & unloading of cargo.
• Drive a cargo truck in both urban and rural environments.

Annual remuneration: €34,000.00; Pay rate €16.77 per hour.

Work location: Rt Commercial Painters Limited, Donagh, Glaslough, Monaghan, H18 KX88.

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: wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Career Level

• Experienced [Non‑Managerial]