Code 14 Hgv Drivers

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Lee Strand, an established Irish dairy company based in County Kerry, is recruiting experienced South African HGV delivery drivers to join our distribution team in Ireland.

This is more than a standard driving position. Our drivers deal directly with customers, deliver products, manage customer relationships and help identify opportunities to increase sales.

We are looking for professional, reliable and customer-focused drivers who have excellent communication skills and take pride in providing a high level of service.

Licence and Experience Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid South African Code 14 driving licence.

Previous work experience does not have to be exclusively in a Code 14 position. Applicants with strong Code 10 delivery-driving experience will also be considered, provided they:

• Currently hold a valid Code 14 licence.
• Have excellent delivery-driving experience.
• Have strong sales or customer-service experience.
• Are confident dealing directly with customers.
• Can demonstrate a professional and friendly approach.
• Are willing and able to operate larger vehicles and trailers.

Experience in dairy, food, beverage, refrigerated distribution, retail deliveries or fast-moving consumer goods would be an advantage.

The Role

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Delivering fresh dairy products to shops, businesses and other customers.
• Operating heavy goods vehicles safely and professionally.
• Building positive relationships with customers along the delivery route.
• Providing excellent face-to-face customer service.
• Identifying opportunities to increase product sales.
• Promoting Lee Strand products to existing customers.
• Taking customer orders and communicating customer requirements.
• Ensuring deliveries are accurate and completed on time.
• Loading and unloading products using the appropriate equipment.
• Checking and securing loads before departure.
• Completing daily vehicle and safety inspections.
• Completing delivery documentation and driver records accurately.
• Following Irish driving-hours, working-time and road-safety requirements.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and care of company vehicles.

The position may involve early morning starts, weekend work and the physical handling of dairy products.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A valid South African Code 14 driving licence.
• Recent commercial delivery-driving experience.
• Code 10 or Code 14 delivery experience.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
• Previous sales, route-sales or customer-service experience.
• The confidence to promote products and identify sales opportunities.
• A clean or satisfactory driving record.
• Verifiable employment references.
• Good spoken and written English.
• A valid South African passport.
• The ability to pass medical, reference, licence and background checks.
• A willingness to relocate to County Kerry, Ireland.
• A willingness to complete the Irish driving-licence exchange and Driver CPC requirements.

Employment Package

Lee Strand will offer eligible successful candidates:

• Permanent full-time employment in Ireland.
• Basic salary from €36,605 per annum.
• Overtime paid separately where applicable.
• A sales bonus based on agreed sales performance.
• A food or lunch allowance in addition to basic salary.
• Support with the Irish General Employment Permit application.
• Assistance with the South African licence-verification and Irish licence-exchange process.
• Support with Irish Driver CPC requirements.
• Relocation and initial accommodation guidance.
• Full induction, product training and route training.
• A stable position with an established Irish dairy business.

Employment-permit sponsorship is subject to the candidate meeting all Irish government, immigration, driving-licence and employment-permit requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

• A safe and responsible professional driver.
• Friendly, presentable and comfortable dealing with customers.
• Sales-minded and able to recognise opportunities on a delivery route.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Physically capable of completing delivery duties.
• Able to work independently.
• Willing to learn about Lee Strand products.
• Interested in developing a long-term career in Ireland.

How to Apply

Please email the following:

• Your current CV which must include:
• Motivation letter
• Details of your driving experience
• A brief description of your sales and customer-service experience.
• Contact details for at least two previous employers or driving references.
• Details of your driving experience
• A brief description of your sales and customer-service experience.
• Contact details for at least two previous employers or driving references.
• A clear copy of the front and back of your Code 14 driving licence.

Send applications to:

tmoodley@leestrand.ie

Use the email subject:

South Africa HGV Driver Application – [Your Full Name]

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial video interview and driving, sales and customer-service assessment.

Important: Applicants should not pay any recruitment, employment-permit or job-placement fee to an individual claiming to represent Lee Strand. Any official costs or arrangements will be clearly explained directly by Lee Strand or its authorised recruitment representative.

Pay: €36,605.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Food allowance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person