Job Title: Artic Driver
Department: Linehaul
Reports to: Transport Manager
About the Company:
DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 36 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
Purpose of the role:
The main focus of the role is on a shift rotation cycle which includes night work, the collection and delivery of freight to or from any of our 36 depots in Ireland and/or directly from our customer sites in Ireland to allow us to efficiently meet the needs of the business.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collection and delivery of freight to any of our DPD depots on the island of Ireland.
- Responsible for loading and unloading freight at DPD depots.
- Responsible for the collection of freight from any of our customer sites.
- Act professionally and build excellent customer relationships.
- Responsible for the maintenance and care of your vehicle. Completing daily walk around checks on your vehicle and load.
- Adopt safe driving conduct in conjunction with established rules of the road and local legislation.
- Fully adhere to all RSA requirements.
The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Experience Required:
- Must have good knowledge of Irish roads.
- Must be willing to drive anywhere around Ireland/NI and be flexible.
Experienced Preferred:
- 2 years Artic driving experience in a similar role is preferred.
- Experience with multi-drop deliveries is an advantage.
- Tail lift and pallet truck experience is also advantageous.
Qualification Required:
- Must hold a full clean EC driving license.
- Must have a valid CPC with all modules completed and up to date.
- Must have Digital Tachograph card.
Skills Required:
- Possess good problem solving skills.
- Good written, oral and communication skills.
- Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work to set deadlines.
- Display excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Be a team player with ability to work on own initiative.
- Flexibility with regard to working hours is essential.
- Must be willing to work across night and day operations including weekends.
- Have demonstrable ability in driving projects, both independently and collaboratively.
Behaviours Required:
- Understands that we deliver the best service money can buy. Works hard to ensure the schedule is maintained.
- Flexible and passionate about learning and adopting new technology quickly to help achieve outcomes.
- Works hard to always please the end customer. Strives to meet demanding targets.
- Sustains pace and customer focus when under pressure. Works flexibly to overcome challenges.
- Approachable, helpful, and relates well to people, all of the time. Shows respect, care and honesty with others.
- Acts on own initiative, solves problems and does things without needing constant direction.
Closing date is Friday 1st August 2025.
Athlone
LineHaul
Artic Driver