Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers

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1. 2819938659668;-8.92757320404053;Walsh Waste Limited , Deerpark Industrial Estate , Oranmore , Co. Galway , H91 RH31

Our client, Walsh Waste Limited, based in Oranmore, Co. Galway, is currently seeking Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for immediate start at their facility in Galway.

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). There are no minimum academic requirements. Further training will be provided on-the-job as required.

• 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 includes effective perception of the transport environment, the mechanical components of vehicles, and road traffic laws
• Further essential knowledge includes road transport legislation, types of cargo, and vehicle cargo capacity
• Essential skills include anticipation of foreseeable problems on the road, control of the performance of the vehicle, and interpretation of traffic signals
• Further essential competencies include maintenance of concentration for long periods, operation of GPS systems, and reading of maps
• Applicants must be competent to parallel park vehicles, practice emergency stops, and supervise the loading & unloading of cargo
• Applicants must have experience driving a cargo truck in both urban and rural environments
• 1-3 years’ of previous relevant 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).

Number of hours work each week: 39

• Sector:

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]