Our team is looking for an ambitious driver to join us on the road.
The ideal candidate will have a category C driving license and be able to work independently, using their initiative to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
We require our drivers to have good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
In return, we offer a competitive hourly rate, opportunities for overtime pay, and a range of additional benefits, including a company pension plan, Christmas bonus, and death in service benefit.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out daily schedules to agreed routes and timings
* Complete all associated documentation relating to deliveries and/or collections
* Plan and keep records of routes
* Operate equipment and machines safely, e.g. battery powered Pallet Trucks, Truck Tail lift etc.
* Load and unload goods
* Ensure loads are safe and secure
* Complete specific documentation required by legislation and Company
* Comply with all statutory requirements related to Road Traffic Act and other relevant legislation connected to the vehicle, driver's hours and digital Tachograph records, vehicle weight limits and speed limits.
Additional Requirements:
* Sorting of products collected from customers or damaged during the day into two categories; Product suitable for re-sale and Product suitable for destruction
* Act as a customer contact at delivery point of service.
* Act in a polite and courteous manner to customers and road users at all times
* Ability to walk, drive, lift or carry items of appropriate weight as required to complete your work
* Carrying out daily vehicle maintenance checks and notifying any defects to Depot Manager
* Working in a safe manner adhering to Health & Safety guidelines and regulations
Essential Criteria:
* Clean category C licence
* Up to date CPC and Drivers Card
* Effective spoken and written English communication skills
* Lawfully entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland
* Safety orientation
* Attention to detail to ensure documentation is correct and error free
* Good organisational skills
* Reliable and dependable
* Positive attitude and a team player
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Payment and Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate
* Opportunities for overtime pay
* Company pension plan
* Christmas bonus
* Death in service benefit
* Discounted staff sales
* Company employee events
* Learning and development opportunities
Requirements:
* Valid Category C Driving License
* Professional Driver CPC card
* Tacho card