teamtailor

HGV Driver @ DFDS

Rathcoole, IrelandOnsiteFull-timePosted 120 days ago

Opens on teamtailor

About this role

Employer Name: DFDS Logistics Contracts Ireland Limited

Job title: HGV Driver

Salary: €39,241.80

Hours of work: 45 hours per week (hours worked in line with current driver legislation)

Homesite: 506-508 Grants Drive, Greenogue Business Park, D24 W56C

Description of employment:

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as an HGV Driver.

You will be responsible for:

Drive Heavy Goods Vehicle from depot to loading/unloading point in accordance with the delivery schedule

Delivering chill, produce and ambient products to all our customers’ premises

Accurately recording all activities in line with legislation and company requirements

Ensuring all delivery notes are signed upon delivery

Adhere to road transport regulations

Working within the remits of the European Drivers Hours regulations

Working within the remits of the Working Time Directive

Ensuring all loads are strapped down adequately

Checking tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle

Agree delivery schedule and route with transport management

Assist with loading/unloading and ensures that load is evenly distributed and safely secured

Maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked via Tachograph

Undertake minor repairs and notifies supervisor of any mechanical faults

About you

Full HGV Class 1 Licence

Valid Taco Card

Valid CPC Card

Must be 25 years+

Good English verbal and written skills

Excellent customer service skills

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Join the movement & grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS & help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first & foremost through activities in the workplace.

You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits after your probation period such as Subsistence Allowance, Company Pension, Holiday Purchase Scheme, Health Plan with HSF, Free ferry travel.

If you think your personality, skills & experience match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Skills

Drivers

Ready to apply?

Install the ResuMinder extension and we'll auto-fill the application in seconds — no rewriting.