Job type
PermanentLocation
CorkWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
48k-60k
Hays Recruitment is hiring for a company that is at the forefront of specialized logistics.
Hays Recruitment is hiring for a company that is at the forefront of specialized logistics, extending its expertise to a wide array of industries, including the food sector, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and dry loads based in Cork
Job Description:
Job Description:
- Conduct pre-shift vehicle H&S checks before departure from the depot.
- Load vehicles according to client company procedures – Bulk or Cylinder.
- Deliver LPG following company procedures on a single or multi-drop basis to households, factories, farms, hotels, and restaurants using the client/customer vehicle fleet equipped with digital logistic systems.
- Maintain excellent knowledge of LPG, its properties, and associated dangers.
- Wash, refuel, and check the vehicle fleet.
- Keep the vehicle, including the cab interior, clean.
- Report accidents or incidents to the depot immediately and note any unsafe or dangerous sites.
- Complete all Near Miss reporting as required.
- Produce a licence for periodic inspection and report any adjustments immediately.
- Adhere to the legal requirements of Tacho Driver Hours and be familiar with tachograph regulations regarding driving times and breaks. Daily download of digital tachograph card required.
- Maintain and process daily paperwork, submitting it at the end of the shift.
- Follow the procedures as outlined in the driver’s manual and training manual.
- Assist with training other drivers as needed.
- Work on a flexible schedule with possible after-hours emergency calls.
- Communicate clearly and effectively.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Complete minor yard duties as required.
- Fully cooperate and adhere to all health and safety processes and procedures at all times.
- Undertake training in new processes, equipment, and technology for continuous development.
- Perform basic LPG tank inspections and other duties related to tank compliance.
Requirements:
- Hold a clean HGV driving licence appropriate to the size of the vehicle (rigid).
- ADR Certificate in bulk gases and packages.
- Up-to-date CPC.
- In-date Tachograph.
- Clean driving record essential, with proof available if requested.
- Essential health and safety awareness and knowledge.
- Safety-conscious in driving and handling LPG, including wearing protective clothing and equipment and using manual handling techniques.
- Familiarity with tachograph regulations regarding driving times and breaks.
- Flexibility and availability for early and late start times (e.g., early starts from 5:00 hrs and late starts from 14:00 hrs).
- Flexible, positive, can-do attitude to meet customer demands.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professional manner in all communications and interactions with colleagues, managers, other employees, customers, the public, and other road users.
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking – key requirements for the position.
- Willingness to embrace change and new technologies.
- Knowledge of mechanics is advantageous.
- Experience in digital logistics is an advantage.
- Good geographical knowledge of Northern and/or Southern Ireland.
- LPG knowledge.
- Previous relevant driving experience, with gas/fuel experience being an advantage.
- Customer-focused with a proven track record of positive and professional interactions.
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