Bulk Delivery Driver - LPG and LNG Fuels

Role Overview

Calor Ireland presents a permanent opportunity within their Bulk Operations Department for a Bulk Delivery Driver. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering multiple types of fuels, including LPG and LNG, to domestic, industrial, and commercial clients. The role operates on a rotational shift system covering early morning, daytime, and afternoon shifts, working five days out of seven, including weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough health and safety checks of the vehicle before and after shifts.
• Deliver fuels such as LPG, LNG, and others safely and accurately using company procedures for single or multi-drop routes.
• Drive responsibly, adhering strictly to highway codes and safety regulations.
• Utilize onboard computer systems to log deliveries and maintain precise records.
• Participate in scheduled training and assessments to maintain and enhance skills.
• Refuel vehicles in accordance with established refueling processes.
• Keep vehicles, including interior cabs, clean and tidy.
• Report any accidents, incidents, or safety issues immediately following company guidelines.
• Complete all necessary near-miss incident reports.
• Present driving licenses upon request for inspection.
• Manage daily administrative tasks and submit reports at the conclusion of shifts.
• Comply with all protocols specified in driver's and training manuals.
• Assist with the training of other drivers as needed.
• Remain flexible to work outside regular hours, including emergency calls.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with colleagues and customers.
• Perform minor yard duties when required.
• Support fellow drivers by acting as a helper when necessary.
• Adhere strictly to legal limits on driving hours and breaks, operating within tachograph and working time directives.
• Demonstrate flexibility for early starts (as early as 4:00 AM) and late starts (from 6:00 PM).
• Operate all technological equipment and systems installed in trucks.
• Commit to delivering outstanding customer experience by embodying Calor’s core values and maintaining high standards of accountability and service quality.
• Prioritize health and safety by actively engaging in safety conversations, identifying and reporting unsafe conditions or acts to prevent injuries.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Transport Manager.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven minimum of 2 years’ experience driving Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).
• Possess a clean and valid HGV license suitable for rigid or articulated tankers.
• Hold a valid ADR certificate for bulk gases covering packages and tanks.
• Possess Driver CPC qualification along with a Digital Tachograph Card and up-to-date CPC modules.
• Demonstrated experience with both single and multi-drop deliveries.
• Certificates in Manual Handling and Working at Height are required.
• Sound knowledge and awareness of health and safety regulations.
• Full understanding and compliance with Tachograph Regulations concerning driving hours and mandatory breaks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with digital logistics systems considered an advantage.
• A customer-focused mindset, ensuring empathy and responsiveness to client needs.
• Good working knowledge of the geography within the Republic of Ireland.
• Product familiarity with LPG and LNG fuels is advantageous.
• Educational requirement: proficiency in English (spoken and written) and a good standard of Mathematics, ideally equivalent to the Leaving Certificate or similar.

Additional Information

Calor Ireland offers benefits including a comprehensive Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Income Protection, and an Employee Referral Program for eligible employees.