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