HGV Driver

KDM Hire Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KDM Hire Ireland is seeking a dependable HGV driver to safely transport equipment across the North and South of Ireland. You will perform loading/unloading, conduct inspections, and ensure accurate documentation, under the direction of the Transport Manager.

Flexibility for evening and weekend shifts is required. Ballycoolin, Dublin location with a pay rate of €22 per hour plus overtime, and opportunities to grow with a leading equipment rental company.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV CE driver licence and Driver Qualification Card.
• Experience operating HGVs, in similar role or industry.
• Self-motivated with flexibility.
• Ability to use navigation systems.
• Excellent communication and customer focus.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive HGVs to transport equipment to and from designated locations including loading/unloading throughout Ireland.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections of equipment.
• Secure loads safely and adhere to safety standards.
• Coordinate deliveries with transport dept, customers and colleagues.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly.

Job description

Accelerate Your Career: Become a Skilled and Dependable HGV Driver with Our Team! Under the direction of the Transport Manager, you will take charge of delivering and collecting equipment from customer sites.

What You Will Do

• Safely drive HGV’s to transport equipment to and from designated locations including the loading and unloading of the equipment throughout the North and South of Ireland.
• Conduct pre and post-inspections of equipment in compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Secure loads properly and safely for transport, adhering to relevant safety standards and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the transport department, customers, and colleagues to coordinate deliveries and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly.

What You Will Need

• Valid HGV Driver Licence (Category CE) and Driver Qualification Card.
• Previous experience operating HGV vehicles, preferably in a similar role or industry.
• Self-motivated with a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to operate navigation systems and applications.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a rotational basis as needed.

KDM Hire Ireland is a professional and dynamic business which has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s leading equipment rental companies. With over 35 years of experience within the industry, our passion remains the same to simply do ‘whatever it takes’ to deliver quality equipment and services to our customers.

We take PRIDE in our work, our customers and our company and we look for people that share our values: Positivity, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, Energy.

Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 5pm & Friday 7:30am – 4pm, 41.5 hrs per week

Location: Ballycoolin, Dublin

Salary: €22 per hour plus overtime at time and a half & double time on Sunday