HGV Driver

Choice Stores; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing Training

Job summary

Choice Stores in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, is seeking a dedicated HGV Driver for a full-time role in our distribution centre. The position involves driving duties, daily vehicle checks, and hands-on warehouse tasks alongside deliveries and collections.

The ideal candidate will have a C license for at least 1 year, CPC and Digital tachograph card, and strong English communication skills. 5–7 days per week with early/late shifts and a cycle to work scheme are offered.

Qualifications

• Hold a full C license for at least 1 year.
• Valid CPC and Digital tachograph card.
• Familiar with Irish road network.
• Excellent spoken English and good communication.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries and strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Be flexible with start times.
• Work as part of a team.
• Complete Daily Vehicle Checks.
• Make timely deliveries and pickups daily.
• Load and unload vehicles as required.
• Work independently when needed.
• Maintain and return delivery/collection paperwork.
• Assist with order picking and general warehouse tasks.
• Handle additional tasks from Line Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Flexible / adaptable

Education

C license

Full driving license

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Location: On site / Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Driver | HGV
Salary: Negotiable salary

HGV Driver

Choice is owned and operated by an Irish family business that has been trading successfully in Ireland for over 40 years. Thanks to our loyal customers we have expanded and developed over that time, and now employ over 300 people in our stores, head office and 2 distribution centres. Our Unique Selling Point is we maintain a large variety of products at excellent prices, we give our customers every day more choice and more value.

Due to Company expansion we are currently recruiting for a HGV driver to join our team in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. As part of the duties you would be expected to work in our distribution centre also.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Be flexible in relation to start times


• To work as part of a team


• Completing Daily Vehicle Check Sheets


• To make on time deliveries and collections daily


• Ability to unload and load vehicle


• To be able to Work on your own initiative


• Maintain & return all paperwork associated with deliveries/collections


• Picking of orders


• General warehouse work


• Any other tasks delegated from your Line Manager

To apply for this position Drivers must meet the following criteria:

• Have held a full C license for a minimum of 1 year


• Valid Drivers CPC and Digital card required


• Be familiar with the Irish Roads network


• Good communicate skills and ability to communicate in spoken English


• Previous multi drop experience and an excellent customer service attitude


• Manual handing and Forklift cert desirable

Licence:

• B Full driving licence required


• C Driving License required


• CE driving License preferential

Other:

• This is a full time 40 hours per week permanent role


• Working any 5 days out of 7 including early, late and weekend shifts


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Staff Discount


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Ongoing Training