HGV Driver

The role involves the safe and efficient transportation of goods between the Ireland & UK, ensuring timely delivery and collection while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service. The position requires a professional driver with a Full HGV CE Artic Licence, valid CPC card, and Digital Tachograph, capable of managing overnight stays in the cab and adhering to all road transport and company regulations.

The successful candidate will conduct daily vehicle checks, complete required documentation accurately, and ensure vehicles are kept clean, roadworthy, and compliant with health and safety requirements. They will demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and problem-solving skills while adapting to changing routes or schedules as required.

This role demands a positive attitude, strong communication, and proficiency with mobile technology and digital tools. A good geographical knowledge of the Ireland, along with comfort working at heights and in confined spaces, is essential. Training and development opportunities will be provided to support continuous professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Earn a competitive salary that rewards your experience and skills
• Drive a high-quality, modern fleet of trucks
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres and Tools
• Death In Service Benefit
• Digital GP Service
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Leave Purchase Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Requirements
• Full HGV CE (Artic) License, with full Digital Tachograph and valid CPC card.
• Previous professional driving experience (HGV CE (Artic), Plant, Bus, etc.).
• Willingness to drive between the Ireland & UK.
• Experience sleeping in the cab overnight.
• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Understanding and compliance with all health and safety requirements.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Good geographical knowledge of the Ireland.
• Proficiency with technological tools, including mobile applications, scanners, and email.
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Follow a planned route to ensure timely service to customers and report any issues or changes.
• Sleep overnight in the vehicle while en route to delivery and collection points.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with the ‘Daily Vehicle Check’ procedure.
• Drive safely and responsibly, adhering to all current Road Transport Regulations.
• Safely load and unload vehicles at delivery and collection points.
• Comply with all legislation and paperwork requirements related to the vehicle’s Tachograph.
• Maintain the vehicle’s cleanliness and report any problems immediately.
• Participate in ongoing training provided by the Company.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as allocated by management.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.