Job Description
Rigid Truck driver
Department: I&A Collections
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Portlaoise
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Waste Oil & Industrial Automotive Division at ENVA Ireland.
Based in Portlaoise, you’ll become part of an established, professional team within a successful and growing business. This is a great opportunity to build a career with a company that is committed to its people, customers and the environment.
As a permanent full - time Rigid Truck Driver, you’ll play an important role in delivering a safe, reliable and high-quality collection service to our customers across the region.
Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Commission + Daily Allowances
What’s In It For You? (Benefits & Perks)
We reward hard work and prioritize safety above everything else. At ENVA, you will receive a market-leading compensation and comprehensive wellness package:
● Boosted Earnings: Strong basic monthly salary with highly attractive commission rates plus competitive Bulk Days and Shipment Day rates.
● Daily Tax-Free Allowance: A guaranteed daily lunch allowance paid directly to you.
● Work-Life Balance Annual Leave with the unique option to purchase extra holiday days. Plus, enjoy Christmas off to spend with family!
● Predictable Overnights: Planned and agreed upon in advance to ensure you stay informed of your work schedule. We suggest allowing one overnight per week
● Future & Financial Security: Company pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution and Life Insurance at 4x your salary.
● Family First: Enhanced family-friendly policies, including fully paid paternity and maternity leave, plus dedicated Fertility Leave.
● Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance, a Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), an Annual Free Wellbeing Day, and free annual Health Surveillance screenings to look after you and your family.
● Growth & Progression: Free Educational Assistance Programme—all industry-specific and role-required training courses are fully paid for.
● Uniform & PPE provided – Branded workwear, new safety shoes, and all required PPE.
● Extra Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, a lucrative Employee Referral policy, free anti-flu vaccinations, and free on-site parking.
What We Need From You (Qualifications & Requirements)
To safely operate our equipment and specialized fleet, you must already possess the following qualifications:
● Safety-First and Reliability: A strong personal commitment to maintaining a Safety-First Culture across the business at all times.
● Driving Credentials (Mandatory): You must hold a valid commercial Driving Licence (Class C or CE), a fully valid and up-to-date Driver CPC, and an active Digital Tachograph card.
● RSA & Safety Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of RSA driver hours rules, vehicle walk-around checks, and digital tachograph management.
● Bonus (Desirable but not essential): Holding a live ADR certificate is a major plus
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What the Role Involves
Playing a vital role day-to-day within our Waste Oil & Industrial Automotive division, your key responsibilities will include:
● Safety First: Complete daily walk-around checks, tachograph compliance, and defect reporting.
● Waste Collection: Driving and operating company vehicles, including HGVs for waste collection and the carriage of dangerous substances.
● Customer Service: Delivering consistently high levels of customer service by being professional, helpful, and responsive.
● Paperwork & Documentation: Maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date paperwork and digital records, ensuring all required documentation is completed correctly and submitted on time.
● Brand Representation: Acting courteously and communicating effectively with customers, suppliers, and site management to project a highly professional image.
The above description is a general outline of the requirements of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may be added to in the future depending on the needs of the business.
