HGV Artic Driver
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Position Details
Job Title: HGV Artic Driver Employer: Kevin Burke Tyres Limited Location: Furzypark, Athenry, Galway, Ireland, H65 V443 Reporting to: Transport Manager Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, rostered across the week. Overnight stays away from base are a requirement of the role. Salary: From €38,000 per annum (based on a 40-hour week). Benefits: Accommodation provided.
Role Overview
Kevin Burke Tyres is seeking a full-time, permanent HGV Artic Driver to operate articulated heavy goods vehicles on multi-drop distribution routes. The role involves overnight stays away from base as dictated by route schedules and delivery requirements, and is central to the day-to-day movement of goods for the business.
Key Responsibilities / Duties
- Operating an articulated HGV safely and to a high standard on multi-drop delivery routes.
- Completing routes that require overnight stays away from base.
- Safe loading, unloading, securing and checking of loads.
- Carrying out daily pre-use vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly.
- Complying at all times with EU Rules on Drivers' Hours, tachograph regulations and Working Time regulations for mobile road transport workers.
- Completing delivery documentation and obtaining proof of delivery.
- Maintaining the roadworthiness, cleanliness and general upkeep of the assigned vehicle.
- Representing the company professionally with customers at delivery points.
Essential Requirements
- Full, valid CE or C1E driving licence for articulated HGVs.
- Valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
- Valid driver tachograph card.
- A clean, full driving record.
- Proven experience in multi-drop distribution driving.
- Availability and flexibility to complete routes requiring overnight stays away from base.
Desirable
- Experience with distribution of industrial or automotive goods.
- Good working knowledge of route planning and delivery scheduling.
How to Apply
Applications, including a current CV, should be submitted via the contact details below.
Contact / Apply to: jobs@samatalent.com