Job Title: LPG Delivery Driver
Candidate Profile Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced LPG delivery driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct pre-shift vehicle health and safety checks before departure from the depot.
* Loading vehicles according to client company procedures - Bulk or Cylinder.
* Deliver LPG following company procedures on a single or multi-drop basis to households, factories, farms, hotels, and restaurants using the client/customer vehicle fleet equipped with digital logistic systems.
* Maintain excellent knowledge of LPG, its properties, and associated dangers.
* Wash, refuel, and check the vehicle fleet.
* Keep the vehicle, including the cab interior, clean.
* Report accidents or incidents to the depot immediately and note any unsafe or dangerous sites.
* Complete all Near Miss reporting as required.
* Produce a licence for periodic inspection and report any adjustments immediately.
* Adhere to the legal requirements of Tacho Driver Hours and be familiar with tachograph regulations regarding driving times and breaks.
* Daily download of digital tachograph card required.
* Maintain and process daily paperwork, submitting it at the end of the shift.
* Follow the procedures as outlined in the driver's manual and training manual.
* Assist with training other drivers as needed.
Requirements:
* Hold a clean HGV driving licence appropriate to the size of the vehicle (rigid).
* ADR Certificate in bulk gases and packages.
* Up-to-date CPC.
* In-date Tachograph.
* Clean driving record essential, with proof available if requested.
* Essential health and safety awareness and knowledge.
* Safety-conscious in driving and handling LPG, including wearing protective clothing and equipment and using manual handling techniques.
* Familiarity with tachograph regulations regarding driving times and breaks.
* Flexibility and availability for early and late start times (e.g., early starts from 5:00 hrs and late starts from 14:00 hrs).
* Flexible, positive, can-do attitude to meet customer demands.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Professional manner in all communications and interactions with colleagues, managers, other employees, customers, the public, and other road users.
* Reliable, punctual, and hardworking - key requirements for the position.
* Willingness to embrace change and new technologies.
* Knowledge of mechanics is advantageous.
* Experience in digital logistics is an advantage.
* Good geographical knowledge of Northern and/or Southern Ireland.
* LPG knowledge.
* Previous relevant driving experience, with gas/fuel experience being an advantage.
* Customer-focused with a proven track record of positive and professional interactions.