Driver

Title
Driver
Location
Cork
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Date Posted

Start your career as an ADR Driver today — full training provided.
 

Primary Purpose of the Role: To load, transport and deliver oil in a prompt, professional and safe manner in accordance with Company and legal standards. To ensure truck and maintenance schedules/paperwork are completed accurately and on time. 

The Job: 

Customers: 

  • To treat all customers in a professional and courteous manner. 

  • To provide all customers with a safe and professional service in accordance with company delivery procedures 

  • Maintain good relations with existing customers 

  • Promote the company, service and products at all times 

  • Be alert to sales opportunities and pass relevant leads to the Depot 

 

Vehicles: 

  • Drive your vehicle is a courteous and safe manner with regard to other road users and in accordance with road legislation and company policies and procedures 

  • Ensure the best care and use of the Company’s vehicle and equipment 

  • Report vehicle defects to supervisor immediately 

 

Vehicle Loading And Delivery

  • Load/unload your vehicle safely in accordance with Company procedures and legal standards. 

  • Deliver oil to customers in a safe efficient manner in accordance with Company procedures. 

  • At all times handle oil giving due care and regard to the environment. 

  • Load your vehicle taking into consideration delivery route and load distribution required for each day. 

  • Report any spillage immediately to your supervisor, attempt to contain the spillage in accordance with Company standards 

 

Administration: 

  • Complete the drivers stock reconciliation sheet on a daily basis 

  • Complete a loading docket for each loading to your truck 

  • Dip vehicle tanks daily or as required and ensure all stock figures are accurate and correct 

  • Ensure all delivery dockets are kept in an orderly fashion and handed into the office at the end of each day 

  • Complete daily and weekly vehicle checklists as required 

  • Read the Company Drivers Handbook carefully and follow the guidelines as required 

  • Complete detailed written incident reports 

 

Cash: 

  • Ensure all cash received from customers is crosschecked with your daily reconciliation sheet and handed into the depot daily 

 

Other 

  • At all times carry out all operational aspects of job with regard to documented company policies, procedures and safety information contained in the Drivers Handbook and other Company documents 

  • Avoid loss or damage to goods or property 

  • Participate in all company training and awareness programmes 

 

Experience and Qualifications 

  • Must hold a current C License 

  • ADR / Haz Chem certificate is desirable

  • CPC Certificates essential 

  • Experience in the Logistics / Freight or Ideally Oil industry is essential 

 

Personal Characteristics, Knowledge & Skills 

  • Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor. 

  • Strong time management skills. 

  • Ability to follow Health and Safety regulations. 

  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work harmoniously with people at all levels within the organisation 

 

Top Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants