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: [email protected]