Commercial Driving Apprenticeship position for Brian Cunningham Transport Ltd
Job Summary:
The role of HGV Driver mainly involves the collection and delivery of cargo on behalf of customers. Drivers may also be required to operate equipment including GP tankers for the carrying of bulk liquids, Ejector trailers for waste materials, curtain-sided trailers for dry goods, and Fridges and flatbed trailers for larger goods which require restraint to secure them during transit. Training required will be given by the company; drivers will be signed off once training has been completed by an individual.
Drivers will be expected to work throughout Ireland but sometimes drivers will be required to deliver/collect product to and from the UK and Europe. On these occasions the company will endeavour to use drivers who are confident to drive in the UK and Europe. Hours of working will be dependent on our client’s requirements, drivers have to be flexible in their working time. Drivers will be contracted to work any 5 days out of seven with no set days. Drivers will be expected to work overtime if required in order to meet customer requirements. Start times will be assigned to drivers by the duty supervisor. Overnights from base could be required at any time and drivers must ensure they have the necessary overnight gear at all times to react to business demands.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Operations:
- To drive Category C+E vehicle and operate equipment safely, legally and efficiently as required.
- To comply with all driver’s hours and Road Transport Directive legislation.
- To load and unload vehicle and maintain safety and security of load at all times.
- To carry out all necessary checks to ensure their vehicle is safe and legal and to follow appropriate procedures if it is not.
- To act as company ambassador when dealing with customers.
- To complete all paperwork and electronic returns promptly and accurately as required.
- To plan and adapt routes as necessary and give feedback to traffic office on any issues around load planning and routing.
- To comply with all Health & Safety requirements in depot, on road and at customers premises and to take responsibility for ensuring own fitness to drive at all times.
- To comply with company operating procedures.
- Highlight issues and work with other departments to implement solutions.
General:
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanour that reflects the company’s commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and respect for individuals.
- Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean state that reflects the company’s commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and respect for individuals that might use them.
- Seek new ways to reduce non-value adding tasks.
- Keep all work areas clean and organised.
Continuous Improvement:
- Continuously seek ways to improve operations.
- Embrace problems as opportunities to bring improvements.
- Work in Teams to implement such improvements.
- Undertake training as required.
- Bluetree Performance
Additional Duties:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to undertake any other tasks required to successfully carry out this function within the company.
BENEFITS:
- QQI Level 6 Award Higher Cert in Transport Operations & Commercial Driving
- Internationally Recognised Qualification
- Earn as you Learn
- Two year employment contrat leading to permanent position
- Gaining Valuable on th ejob experience and workplace skills
- Excellent Career Opertunities in the vibrant Sector
REQUIREMENT:
- Hold a Full ‘B’ Driving Licence
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Meet medical requirement for driving
- Minimum entry requirements are a grade H7/06 or above in five Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) subjects
- Holders of QQI level 5 or level 6 (or equivalent) in cognate areas (eg business, logistics and distribution , supply chain management,etc.) can apply for entry onto 1 year of the programme.
- A mature candidate, over the age 23, who does not hold qualifications as set out above,but who:
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- who has minimum of two years experience working as a commercial driver
- Is recommended by their employer
Send CVs to: john.horan@bctransport.ie
Visit: www.bctransport.ie
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