Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers

Job Description

Our client, Pudaxa Limited , based in Donabate, Co. Dublin , is currently seeking Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for immediate start at their facility in Turvey Lane, Donabate, Co. Dublin, K36 P589.

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

General Duties / Responsibilities / Experience:

- 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).

Annual remun eration: €36,605.00; Pay rate €18.05 per hour

Work Location: Pudaxa Limited, Unit 12 Shannon Valley Centre, Turvey Lane, Donabate, Co. Dublin, K36 P589

Number of hours work each week: 39

If you're interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV to View email address on employee.ie or call View phone number on employee.ie to enquire for more details.