HGV Driver

Keelings; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Keelings is seeking an experienced HGV driver for operations across Ireland. You will deliver product to customer sites, handle PODs, and maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety. The role requires a clean EU cat C/C+E licence, CPC card, tachograph knowledge, and at least 1 year of HGV experience.

Flexibility for varied start times and days is essential; training and assessments are provided. Join a team focused on reliability and quality service.

Qualifications

• Full clean EU cat C / C+E driving licence (UK Licences not covered in ROI).
• Up to date digital tachograph card.
• Up to date CPC card.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience in driving HGVs.
• Experience in the use of refrigerated temperature-controlled vehicles / trailers.
• Experience in container work.
• Pass drivers assessment prior to start.
• Undergo training prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Driving HGV to deliver our product to own customer sites and collecting 3rd products.
• Ensuring POD’s/Delivery dockets are signed and returned in a timely manner.
• Dealing with customers on a regular basis and reporting issues back to office.
• Complying with customer rules while on their site(s).
• Washing both trucks and trailers as required or instructed.
• Small repairs and maintenance jobs as required (bulbs, steps, oil and water checks).
• Adhoc duties, e.g. van driving, shunting trailers and yard work.
• Multi drop delivery work for other Keelings business or associated companies.
• Pre-trip and end of day defect reporting.
• Securing pallets and trollies in trailers / trucks to arrive in order.
• Setting up temperature of fridge units, monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Good communicator

Retail deliveries Ireland

Refrigerated transport

Team player

Job description

Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people, you will grow and develop in our business and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don’t just grow quality fresh produce; we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keeling family always employed the best people for the job, the key to their success was the quality of the people they employed to work for them. That is still the key to our success today.

Keelings Values

• People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute
• Teamwork – We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings
• Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments
• Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.

Why join Keelings?

HGV driver, transportation of own and 3rd party product to and from customers premises in a controlled manner and all other aspects relating to transport. All routes are within the isle of Ireland, no trips overseas. There are no overnight stays in cabs, drivers will be planned to finish at the depot. Bay to bay deliveries to all the major retailer distribution depots in Ireland, no tail lift deliveries. All driver CPC’s courses arranged by the company. On site training provided.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Driving HGV to deliver our product to own customer sites and collecting 3rd products.
• Ensuring POD’s/Delivery dockets are signed and returned in a timely manner.
• Dealing with customers on a regular basis and reporting issues back to office.
• Complying with customer rules while on their site(s).
• Washing both trucks and trailers as required or instructed, including the inside to trailers.
• Small repairs and maintenance jobs as required example changing bulbs, steps, checking for oil and water etc.
• Adhoc duties, example van driving, shunting trailers and yard work.
• Multi drop delivery work on behalf of other Keelings business or associated companies.
• Pre-trip and end of day defect reporting.
• Securing of pallets and trollies in trailers / trucks so goods arrive at destination in the same order as loaded.
• Setting up of temperature of fridge units, monitoring and reporting.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Good communicator.
• Good knowledge of retail deliveries with in Ireland.
• Good knowledge of refrigerated transport.
• Good team player.

Essential

• Full clean EU cat C / C+E driving licence (UK Licences not covered in ROI).
• Up to date digital tachograph card and up to date CPC card.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in driving HGVs.
• Experience in the use refrigerated temperature-controlled vehicles / trailers.
• Experience in container work.
• Required to pass drivers assessment prior to start.
• Required to undergo training prior to start.

Desirable

• Experience in yard shunting an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in the use refrigerated temperature-controlled vehicles / trailers.
• Trained in the use of power pallet trucks and forklifts an advantage.
• Mechanical background would be an advantage but not necessary.
• Eco driving training an advantage put not necessary.

Specific Requirements

• Flexibility is required to work outside the normal hours to suit the requirements of the business.
• Start times and days of work could be changed at short notice (on the day).
• Flexibility for days of work.
• Work 4 days over 7 days or night no fixed shift pattern.

Recruitment Process

• CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
• Phone Screening
• 1st Interview
• 2nd Interview
• Outcome & Feedback

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values – https://www.keelings.com/our-people/

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