Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers

Crewit Resourcing Limited; Waterford; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dungarvan Transport Limited, based in Colligan, Co. Waterford, is seeking an experienced HGV Driver for an immediate start at Garryduff, Colligan, Co. Waterford, X35 YA31.

Requirements include 1-3 years of HGV driving experience and a CE/C1E licence under mutual recognition. Training will be provided on the job; 39 hours per week with €36,605 annual remuneration.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of HGV driving experience.
• Licence category CE or C1E recognised via mutual recognition.
• No minimum academic requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGVs and load/unload cargo.
• Deliver goods to specified locations on time and in good condition.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs.
• Comply with EU and Irish transport laws and tachograph rules.
• Maintain delivery records and logbooks accurately.
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers and team.

Skills

HGV driving

Safety awareness

GPS navigation

Road laws

Parallel parking

Urban & rural driving

Cargo loading/unloading

Attention to detail

Map reading

Tools

GPS systems

Job description

Map Share/Print

Application Details

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Job Description

Our client, Dungarvan Transport Limited, based in Colligan, Co. Waterford, is currently seeking Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for immediate start at their facility in Garryduff, Colligan, Co. Waterford, X35 YA31.

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).

Annual remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay rate €18.05 per hour Work Location: Dungarvan Transport Limited, Garryduff, Colligan, Co. Waterford, X35 YA31 Number of hours work each week: 39

• Sector: transportation and storage

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]