Rigid Truck driver

Enva; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary withCommission

Daily meal allowance

Pension scheme (5% employer)

Life Insurance (4x salary)

Health Insurance discounts

EAP

Education assistance

Uniform & PPE

On-site parking

Job summary

ENVA Ireland is seeking a permanent, full-time Rigid Truck Driver based in Portlaoise. You will deliver a safe, reliable waste collection service across the region, operating company vehicles including HGVs while upholding high customer service standards.

The role offers a competitive base salary plus commission and daily allowances, with a comprehensive benefits package including pension, life insurance, health cover, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Safety-first culture and reliability in daily operations.
• Must hold a valid commercial driving licence (Class C or CE) and Driver CPC.
• RSA driver hours rules knowledge and tachograph management.
• Desirable: Live ADR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily walk-around checks and tachograph compliance.
• Drive and operate company vehicles for waste collection, including HGVs and transporting hazardous materials.
• Provide high levels of customer service and professional conduct.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and digital records; submit on time.
• Represent the brand professionally when interacting with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Valid driving licence (Class C/CE)

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

RSA driver hours rules

Job description

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Waste Oil & Industrial Automotive Division at ENVA Ireland.

Department: I&A Collections

Location: Portlaoise

As a permanent full - time Rigid Truck Driver, you'll play an important role in delivering a safe, reliable and high-quality collection service to our customers across the region.

Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Commission + Daily Allowances

What's In It For You (Benefits & Perks)

• Boosted Earnings: Strong basic monthly salary with highly attractive commission rates plus competitive Bulk Days and Shipment Day rates.
• Daily Tax-Free Allowance: A guaranteed daily lunch allowance paid directly to you.
• Work-Life Balance: Annual Leave with the unique option to purchase extra holiday days. Plus, enjoy Christmas off to spend with family!
• Predictable Overnights: Planned and agreed upon in advance to ensure you stay informed of your work schedule. We suggest allowing one overnight per week
• Future & Financial Security: Company pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution and Life Insurance at 4x your salary.
• Family First: Enhanced family-friendly policies, including fully paid paternity and maternity leave, plus dedicated Fertility Leave.
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance, a Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), an Annual Free Wellbeing Day, and free annual Health Surveillance screenings to look after you and your family.
• Growth & Progression: Free Educational Assistance Programme - all industry-specific and role-required training courses are fully paid for.
• Uniform & PPE provided - Branded workwear, new safety shoes, and all required PPE.
• Extra Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, a lucrative Employee Referral policy, free anti-flu vaccinations, and free on-site parking.

What We Need From You (Qualifications & Requirements)

• Safety-First and Reliability: A strong personal commitment to maintaining a Safety-First Culture across the business at all times.
• Driving Credentials (Mandatory): You must hold a valid commercial Driving Licence (Class C or CE), a fully valid and up-to-date Driver CPC, and an active Digital Tachograph card.
• RSA & Safety Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of RSA driver hours rules, vehicle walk-around checks, and digital tachograph management.
• Bonus (Desirable but not essential): Holding a live ADR certificate is a major plus.

What the Role Involves

• Safety First: Complete daily walk-around checks, tachograph compliance, and defect reporting.
• Waste Collection: Driving and operating company vehicles, including HGVs for waste collection and the carriage of dangerous substances.
• Customer Service: Delivering consistently high levels of customer service by being professional, helpful, and responsive.
• Paperwork & Documentation: Maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date paperwork and digital records, ensuring all required documentation is completed correctly and submitted on time.
• Brand Representation: Acting courteously and communicating effectively with customers, suppliers, and site management to project a highly professional image.

The above description is a general outline of the requirements of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may be added to in the future depending on the needs of the business.