HGV Truck Driver
An exciting opportunity to join Ireland’s leading independent manufacturer of concrete and bituminous construction materials. We are currently looking for experienced HGV Truck Drivers for a number of our plants in the Dublin area.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Complete all collections and deposits as scheduled to ensure effective and efficient service to all customers and facilities.
- Ensure that on arrival, the delivery is safe to make and respect the customer’s property, if in doubt consult with customer and/or local Manager or Transport Manager.
- Complete a check of delivery with customer and obtain a signature.
- Maintain a schedule of all deliveries and collections.
- Operate trucks in a safe and effective manner in order to minimise the risk of injury and/or property damage.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all relevant legislations, policies, and procedures.
- Perform daily safety checks and maintenance checks.
- Drive within the Tachograph Law and Driver Hour Limits.
- Clean trucks as scheduled and / or required. Maintain the cleanliness of the cab.
- Report any incidents or accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure.
- Attend essential training in order to carry out the driver role.
- Provide support in the yard as required by Location Manager.
- Ensure trucks and equipment is safely and securely stored.
Qualifications & Experience
- Preferably a minimum of 3 years’ HGV driving experience.
- Clean relevant Drivers License.
- Up to date CPC Driver qualification.
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work on own initiative without supervision.
- Strong understanding of health & safety practices regarding vehicle movements around site.
- Excellent decision / problem solving skills.
- Ability to deal with the public / clients in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner.
Character & Personal Qualities
- Honest and Trustworthy.
- Reliable.
- ‘Can-do’ attitude.
- Positive attitude and a flexible approach.
- Highly organised & self-motivated.
All applications to recruitment@kilsaran.ie