HGV Driver

JACLANN HOLDINGS LIMITED; Swinford; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company is seeking experienced Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers to collect, transport, and deliver goods across various locations in Ireland. Applicants must hold an Irish CE or C1E driving license and be knowledgeable about vehicle mechanics and road traffic laws. The role involves checking the vehicle's condition, managing delivery schedules, and ensuring cargo is safely loaded and unloaded.

Responsibilities

• Checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels.
• Drives vehicle from depot to loading/unloading point.
• Agrees delivery schedule and route with transport management.
• Assists with loading/unloading and ensures safety.
• Drives vehicle to destination in accordance with schedule.
• Maintains records of journey times and mileage.
• Undertakes minor repairs and notifies supervisor.

Skills

Effective perception of transport environment

Control the performance of the vehicle

Interpret traffic signals

Maintain concentration for long periods

Operate GPS systems

Supervise loading of cargo

Supervise unloading of cargo

Education

Irish CE or C1E driving licence

Job description

Knock Road, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo and various other locations across Ireland,

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers collect, transport and deliver goods in rigid vehicles, articulated lorries and lorries pulling trailers.

Entry requirements of this job:

• Irish CE or C1E driving licence;
• That the driver holds a driving licence that is deemed equivalent to an Irish CE or C1E driving licence, through a driving licence exchange agreement between the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the appropriate regulatory authority in another jurisdiction;

Tasks required by this job include:

• checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle;
• drives vehicle from depot to loading/unloading point;
• agrees delivery schedule and route with transport management;
• assists with loading/unloading and ensures that load is evenly distributed and safely secured;
• drives vehicle to destination in accordance with schedule;
• maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked;
• undertakes minor repairs and notifies supervisor of any mechanical faults.

Essential Knowledge:

• effective perception of transport environment;
• mechanical components of vehicles;
• road traffic laws;
• road transport legislation;
• types of cargo;
• vehicle cargo capacity.

Essential Skills and Competences:

• anticipate foreseeable problems on the road;
• control the performance of the vehicle;
• interpret traffic signals;
• maintain concentration for long periods;
• operate GPS systems;
• parallel park vehicles;
• practice emergency stops;
• read maps;
• stay alert;
• supervise loading of cargo;
• supervise unloading of cargo;
• use communication devices;
• use different communication channels.

• Sector: transportation and storage

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]