Overview
The C License Lorry Driver operates heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with a C license classification, transporting goods and materials between locations. They play a crucial role in logistics and transportation, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
Duties
Vehicle Operation:
- Safely operate a variety of heavy goods vehicles, including lorries and trucks, with a C license classification.
- Maneuver vehicles through various road and traffic conditions, including highways, urban areas, and construction sites.
Loading and Unloading:
- Load goods onto the lorry, ensuring proper distribution of weight, securement of cargo, and compliance with loading regulations.
- Unload goods at delivery locations, following proper procedures to prevent damage or injury.
Route Planning and Navigation:
- Plan efficient delivery routes using GPS navigation systems, maps, or route planning software.
- Navigate through traffic and road conditions safely, optimizing routes to meet delivery schedules.
Vehicle Maintenance:
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the lorry, checking for mechanical issues, fluid levels, tire pressure, and overall vehicle condition.
- Report any maintenance needs or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Documentation and Compliance:
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including delivery logs, mileage, fuel consumption, and vehicle inspection reports.
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, including weight limits, driving hours, and tachograph regulations.
Qualifications
- Valid C category driver's license with CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification.
- Previous experience as an HGV driver or lorry driver preferred.
- Good driving record with knowledge of road safety regulations and traffic laws.
- Physical fitness and stamina to perform loading and unloading tasks and operate heavy vehicles for extended periods.
- Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
The C License Lorry Driver position requires a skilled and responsible individual who can safely operate heavy goods vehicles, deliver goods efficiently, navigate delivery routes, and ensure compliance with transportation regulations.
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European heavy vehicle drivers typically earn between €15k and €60k per month, depending on experience, location, and type of routes driven.
Heavy vehicle drivers generally need a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), an International Driving Permit (IDP) if applicable, and often a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for EU countries.
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