HGV Driver

Job description

Role: HGV Driver

Location: Dublin

Job Type: Permanent/Full time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Reporting to: Logistics Manager

Noel Group are currently partnered with a global Logistics company for the value-added distribution of chemistry and related products and services who are urgently seeking a HGV Driver to join their team in Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

To safely deliver & or collect goods. To ensure compliance to ADR and all other legislative requirements and including Good Distribution Practice (GDP) & Food Safety requirements.

KEY MEASURES

• Ensure correct goods are delivered to the correct customer in good condition
• The achievement of zero blameworthy accidents
• To provide the required level of co-operation with customers
• To ensure that the vehicle is properly presented, operated and maintained
• Compliance to all company policies, procedures and legislative requirements including Good Distribution Practice (GDP) & Food Safety
• Audit or Inspection non conformances

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate Load Security at all times in line with company rules. Complete Security checks / clearance as required.
• Ensure that all necessary actions are taken to secure both the vehicle & the load, including contacting our Logistics Department at least twice during the course of the working day.
• Comply with legal and company Vehicle segregation rules.
• To ensure that vehicle Tachograph are Operated & used in the correct manner.
• To ensure that the correct IBC & Drum discharge Operation is observed at all times.
• To load & unload as required by your line manager.
• To check the accuracy of the load before commencement of deliveries.
• To utilise the correct PPE and manual handling equipment.
• Accurately record information regarding delivery and collection on the correct Company paperwork.
• Safely deliver/collect goods too or from customers/supplier’s premises.
• Drive in a safe and appropriate manner at all times.
• Report all accidents, incidents, near misses or any Security issues to the Logistics Manager or Logistics coordinators in his absence.
• Attend all relevant training courses as instructed.
• Ensure smart appearance at all times.
• To be courteous at all times.
• Assist with the training of new personnel as requested by line management.
• To carry out driver’s daily vehicle check and report defects via daily defect report procedure.
• Ensure that notified defects are rectified.
• Ensure that the vehicle first aid kit, fire extinguishers and spill kit are maintained.
• In the event of an emergency comply with documented emergency procedures relevant to the incident.
• To regularly clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
• To ensure compliance to all quality and responsible care procedures including GDP & Food Safety.
• Co-operate on all matters concerned with any Health, safety, training, Security Vetting, legislative and environmental issues.
• Ensure Driver Debrief is documented daily.

Key Skills

Haz chem/ADR licence, cpc’s up to date, Safe pass would be an advantage