About this role
Our client, Ger Devlin Haulage & Plant Hire Limited, based in Co. Wicklow, is currently seeking Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for immediate start at their facility in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. Qualifications:1-3 years’ of previous experience as a HGV Driver is required. Applicants must hold an equivalent category to a category CE or C1E driving licence identified through a mutual recognition agreement between the Road Safety Authority and the appropriate regulatory authority in another jurisdiction). There are no minimum academic requirements. Further training will be provided on-the-job as required. General Duties / Responsibilities / Experience:-
- To safely operate HGVs, including loading and unloading cargo.-
- To deliver goods to specified locations, ensuring they arrive on time and in good condition.-
- To conduct daily vehicle checks and routine maintenance reporting to ensure roadworthiness.-
- To comply with all driving regulations, including EU and Irish transport laws (e.g., tachograph and driver's hours regulations).-
- To maintain accurate delivery records, including delivery notes and logbooks.-
- To communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers, and team members to resolve delivery issues.-
- To follow safety protocols for transporting hazardous materials (if applicable).-
- To ensure the security of cargo during transit.-
- Essential knowledge includes effective perception of the transport environment, the mechanical components of vehicles, and road traffic laws-
- Further essential knowledge includes road transport legislation, types of cargo, and vehicle cargo capacity-
- Essential skills include anticipation of foreseeable problems on the road, control of the performance of the vehicle, and interpretation of traffic signals-
- Further essential competencies include maintenance of concentration for long periods, operation of GPS systems, and reading of maps-
- Applicants must be competent to parallel park vehicles, practice emergency stops, and supervise the loading & unloading of cargo-
- Applicants must have experience driving a cargo truck in both urban and rural environments-
- 1-3 years’ of previous relevant experience as a HGV Driver is required-
- Applicants must hold an equivalent category to a category CE or C1E driving licence identified through a mutual recognition agreement between the Road Safety Authority and the appropriate regulatory authority in another jurisdiction).Annual remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay rate €18.05 per hourWork Location: Ger Devlin Haulage & Plant Hire Limited, Knockfadda, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow, A98 PX07Number of hours work each week: 39If you're interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV to [email protected] or call 019020688 to enquire for more details.