HGV Driver

Our client is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join their team. This role is integral to ensuring the safe and efficient transport of chemical products to customers nationwide. The successful candidate will operate within a professional, safety-first environment, supporting customers by delivering essential products on time and in compliance with industry regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled driver with ADR certification to join a trusted industry leader committed to safety, quality, and customer service.

Job Purpose

The HGV Driver is part of our clients pool of Artic & Rigid drivers who are responsible for providing all customers with a safe and professional service in accordance with company delivery procedures. The role is based out of Clare but will travel nationwide.

Principal Responsibilities

• Drive your vehicle in a courteous and safe manner with regards to other road users and in accordance with road legislation and company policies and procedures.
• Report vehicle defects to the Customer Services Manager immediately.
• Load/unload your vehicle safely in accordance with Company procedures and legal standards and verify against delivery docket.
• Deliver / pump-over products to customers in a safe efficient manner in accordance with Company procedures.
• Report any spillage immediately per the company processes, attempt to contain the spillage in accordance with Company standards
• Confirm that your load matches the docket for each loading to your truck.
• Ensure all delivery dockets are fully filled in, signed, kept in an orderly fashion and handed into the Gate hut / office at the end of each day.
• Complete daily vehicle checklists as required and keep book in truck.
• Read the Company Drivers Manual carefully and follow the guidelines as required.
• Complete detailed written incident reports on day of occurrence.
• Any other duties that have been identified for the role

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Experience of transporting ADR classified loads, particularly Class 8 Chemicals.
• Experience of multi-drop deliveries nationwide.
• Experience of operating a forklift is desirable
• National route planning experience is desirable
• Past experience of using pumps, valves, compressors and batch controllers for liquid transfer to tanker
• Practical experience of working in an environment where manual operations were extensively used.
• Experience of using personal protective equipment
• Candidates must already possess the right to work in the EU

Training & Certifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification is desirable
• Must hold a clean current applicable HGV licence, ADR certificate and relevant CPC Certificates.
• Experience in the Chemical industry is desirable

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
• Can-do attitude with ability to use initiative
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Strong teamworking skills with colleagues across the company

Our Values

• Teamwork – we value collaboration, mutual respect and collective responsibility.
• Customers – we are committed to getting customers what they need when they need it.
• Curiosity – we value curiosity and creativity that drives continuous improvement and sustained growth.
• Action – we value the energy and pragmatism that gets things done.
• Wellbeing – we care that everyone is safe and well.
• Environment – we value, care for and respect our environment and our planet.