HGV Rigid Truck Driver

Job title:

HGV Rigid Truck Driver

Company:

Walsh Waste

Job description

HGV Rigid Truck Driver for rear end loader truck (REL) on route collection work of waste and mixed dry recyclables from commercial customers in the Galway City & County Areas.Reports to – The HGV Rigid Truck Driver will report to the Solid Waste Operations Manager.What the job involves:

• Be able to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
• To resolve issues/queries effectively and to escalate to relevant departments where necessary.
• To establish good working relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Good time management and ability to work both on our own and as part of a team.
• Collect and return customers’ bins (along designated routes).
• Ensuring all collections are made in a professional and timely fashion.
• Conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle before departing.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies.
• Comply with road traffic legislation and RSA guidelines.
• Represent the Company in a professional and courteous manner.
• Monday to Friday, Saturday work is required on rotation.

Licence/Certification:· C Driving licence (required)· C1 Driving licence (preferred)· CPC (required)· Safe Pass (preferred)· Must have good level of written and spoken English.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oranmore, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
• Social Events – Christmas, Summer BBQ, Sports.
• Discounted rates on skip hire.
• Increase Annual Bonus based on length of service.
• Increase Annual Leave based on length of service.

Organisation Background and SustainabilityWe are a Galway-based, family-owned, and managed company providing waste collection services across the domestic, commercial, industrial, and building sectors.Our complete waste management service incorporates the collection and safe disposal of solid and liquid waste. The company employs over 80 team members.The company has ambitious sustainability 2030 targets that are based on existing technology and realistic deployment. This deliverable strategy builds the foundations for the next phase of our long-term ambition of reaching net-zero emissions across our direct operations by no later than 2050.Highlights include:· 50% reduction in CO2 emissions.· 20% increase in collection route efficiency.· All cars and vans to be Electric Vehicles.· Plant 50,000 trees to offset CO2 produced as a result of operations.· Buy 100% renewable electricity.· Develop our renewable energy capability (solar panels on roofs of offices).We are looking forward hearing from you,

Expected salary

€45000 per year

Location

Oranmore, Co Galway

Job date

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:28:53 GMT

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