Rigid Truck Driver - PACE Logistics

Ace Express Freight; Skibbereen; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotional opportunities

Company events

Onsite parking

Job summary

PACE Logistics in Waterford City requires a delivery driver to ensure safe and timely deliveries to customers and designated locations. The role includes vehicle checks, loading/unloading, and maintaining records, with a 6-month probation on a permanent contract.

Essential licenses and experience are listed with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service. The position entails adherence to road transport regulations, HSE requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Full Category C driving license.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Tachograph card.
• Previous rigid truck driving experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and safety-focused.
• Manual Handling training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods to customers and meet delivery deadlines.
• Oversee safe loading and unloading of goods.
• Ensure accurate delivery records and vehicle compliance.
• Report accidents, defects, or violations to Depot Manager.
• Maintain vehicle and perform preventative maintenance.
• Adhere to health and safety and company policies.

Skills

Category C license

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Rigid truck exp

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Can-do attitude

Manual handling

Job description

About the Role

This role involves the safe and timely delivery of goods to customers and designated locations, ensuring compliance with road traffic, health and safety, and company requirements. The role includes vehicle checks, loading and unloading, maintaining accurate delivery records, and providing excellent customer service while supporting efficient depot and distribution operations.

Contract Type:Permanent (6-month probationary period).

Location:PACE Logistics, Unit 201 Waterford Industrial Park, Cork Road, Waterford City.

Key Duties of the Role

• Transporting all products / goods and ensure you meet delivery deadlines.

• Oversee the safe loading and unloading of goods.

• Carefully maneuver your vehicle into the correct position.

• Inspect your vehicle for any mechanical issues and perform preventative maintenance.

• Report any accidents, violations, or defects in your vehicle to the Depot Manager.

• Document distance travelled and keep receipts.

• Comply with all relevant rules and regulations. This may include the size and weight of the merchandise, parking, and permitted rest period.

• Advising immediately on any persons within the vicinity of your working area who are not conforming to the H & S requirements inclusive of PPE and ensuring that there are no unaccompanied personnel within the warehouse and your immediate work area.

• Completion and adherence to all training as directed.

• Ensuring full conformance with all Policies and Procedures as outlined within the Employee Handbook.

Essential Requirements:

• Full Category C license.

• Valid Driver CPC qualification/card.

• Valid Tachograph Driver Card.

• Previous rigid truck driving experience

• Positive “can do” attitude.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent Customer Service skills.

• Manual Handling training, desirable.

Benefits

• Excellent promotional opportunities

• Company events

• Onsite parking

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the principal responsibilities and qualifications associated with this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The successful candidate may be required to perform additional duties appropriate to the role, either now or in the future.

PACE Logistics is an Equal Opportunities Employer