Job Description
Ballygorman Construction Limited, McCarron’s Yard, Tullyallen, Co. Louth.
Our client, Ballygorman Construction Limited, based in Malin Head, Co. Donegal, is currently seeking HGV Drivers for immediate start at their facility in Tullyallen, Co. Louth and various sites around Ireland as per current projects.
Responsibilities
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, Skills, and Competencies
Effective perception of the transport environment, the mechanical components of vehicles, and road traffic laws.
Road transport legislation, types of cargo, and vehicle cargo capacity.
Anticipation of foreseeable problems on the road, control of the performance of the vehicle, and interpretation of traffic signals.
Maintenance of concentration for long periods, operation of GPS systems, and reading of maps.
Parallel parking vehicles, practice emergency stops, and supervise the loading & unloading of cargo.
Experience driving a cargo truck in both urban and rural environments.
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.
No minimum academic requirements.
Remuneration
Annual remuneration: €41,999.88; Pay rate €20.71 per hour.
Work Location
Ballygorman Construction Limited, McCarron’s Yard, Tullyallen, Co. Louth, and various sites in Ireland as per current projects.
Working Hours
39 hours per week.
Sector
Construction
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Managerial)
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