Posted: 14h ago
The role
The Role
To operate company vehicles up to the limitations of a Class C license in a safe and competent manner. The Truck Driver will be responsible for transporting, lifting, and delivering utility poles to sites across Ireland. The role combines professional driving with crane‑operation duties, including loading/unloading, secure transport, and safe delivery often at customer or work‑site locations (e.g. overhead line installation, utility sites).
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring safe loading, transportation and delivery/collection of goods
Operate onboard crane (or lifting equipment) to load, unload, and position poles — ensuring safe lifting practices, load‑securing, and compliance with manual‑handling and lifting regulations
Plan and follow delivery schedules/routes, coordinate with site contacts, and provide good customer (site‑manager) communication during delivery/unloading operations.
Complete delivery paperwork: delivery notes, load manifests, time/driver logs, digital tachograph records (if applicable).
Report any vehicle, crane or load‑security defects or incidents immediately.
Assisting in yard duties when not involved in driving, which may involve loading and unloading of company and customer vehicles
To identify and quantify company materials involved in deliveries and collections
Full compliance with driving hours and other current transport regulations
Communication with office, yard staff, customers etc
Requirements
Full, valid Irish (or EU) CategoryC / CE / rigid‑truck license
Valid Road Safety Authority (RSA) “Driver CPC” card.
Digital Tachograph Card & compliance with tachograph / driving‑hours regulations.
Valid certification/licence to operate crane‑equipped vehicles / lifting equipment.
Ability to work independently and manage own schedule/routes.
Good communication skills.
Strong health & safety awareness.
Basic mechanical awareness (to inspect and report any vehicle or crane defects)
Benefits
Pension plan
Life assurance – 4 times your annual salary
Employee assistance programme
Refer a friend scheme
Maternity pay
Educational assistance
Career progression opportunities
Long Service Awards
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