About the Role
Requirements:
- Valid Code 14 / EC driver's licence.
- Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
- Valid passport will be advantageous.
- Previous Code 14 truck driving experience.
- Tautliner truck driving experience will be advantageous.
- Experience operating heavy-duty trucks, including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes-Benz and other makes and models.
- Experience in container transport, including port operations, container depots, terminals and cold stores.
- Understanding of refrigerated container transport and the handling of perishable and temperature-sensitive goods.
- Knowledge of gensets, refrigerated containers, temperature monitoring and reporting operational or mechanical issues.
- Knowledge of container handling, cargo securing and safe transportation procedures.
- Willingness to undertake occasional cross-border trips when operationally required.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends and public holidays during peak operational periods.
- Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with operations teams, ports and depots.
- Good time management, reliability and the ability to work independently.
- Own working cell phone.
- Strong commitment to road safety, vehicle maintenance and the safe delivery of cargo.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate Code 14 / EC heavy-duty trucks, including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes-Benz and other truck makes and models.
- Transport refrigerated containers, reefer containers and perishable goods between ports, container terminals, depots, cold stores, customers and other designated locations.
- Ensure containers and cargo are properly secured, handled and transported in accordance with safety requirements.
- Monitor gensets and refrigerated containers to ensure that required cargo temperatures are maintained throughout transportation.
- Identify and immediately report temperature deviations, refrigeration issues, genset faults, mechanical problems or any risks to product quality.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects, damage and maintenance requirements.
- Complete transport documents, delivery notes, container documentation, vehicle inspection checklists and other required paperwork accurately.
- Comply with road traffic legislation, company safety procedures and port, terminal and depot operating requirements.
- Communicate effectively with the Operations team, customers, ports and depots regarding collection and delivery schedules, delays and operational issues.
- Maintain the cleanliness and good condition of the assigned truck.
- Ensure deliveries are completed safely, on time and in accordance with cargo handling and temperature control requirements.
- Undertake occasional cross-border transport trips when required.
- Work overtime, weekends and public holidays when operationally required, particularly during peak seasonal periods.