Trailer Driver - CE Licence

About Our Client
Our Client is a recognised organisation within the transport and logistics sector, facilitating the movement of goods between Malta and overseas markets. The Business supports companies across different industries through dependable logistics services and a strong commitment to operational standards.

Role Overview
Heroix is collaborating with our Client in the transport and logistics sector to recruit an experienced Trailer Driver. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting different types of cargo safely and efficiently, while maintaining the required handling conditions and completing all associated delivery procedures. The position may also involve cargo handling and the operation of specialised equipment where the appropriate training and certification are held.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport & Deliveries: Carry out the collection and transportation of goods to designated locations while taking appropriate precautions to protect cargo throughout the journey.
• Cargo Conditions: Maintain any specified transport or storage requirements applicable to the goods being carried, including controlled-temperature requirements where relevant.
• Load Security: Check that goods are positioned and secured appropriately before travelling, helping to minimise movement, loss or damage while in transit.
• Loading & Documentation: Verify goods during collection and delivery, complete the necessary transport paperwork, obtain relevant acknowledgements and record any visible discrepancies or damage.
• Operational Procedures: Work in accordance with internal processes, operational requirements and instructions communicated by the Business.
• Quality & Regulatory Standards: Apply relevant Good Distribution Practice (GDP), quality-control and importer-related procedures where these form part of the employee's training and responsibilities.
• Health & Safety: Follow workplace safety requirements at all times and participate in mandatory safety instruction or training organised by the Company.
• Customer Service: Represent the Business professionally when dealing with customers, ensuring that collections and deliveries are handled courteously and responsibly.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with colleagues across logistics operations to support reliable service delivery and maintain the standards expected by the Client.
• Cargo Handling: Provide practical assistance with the movement of individual cargo items when required, ensuring goods are handled carefully and safely during loading and unloading activities.
• Equipment Operation: Operate a forklift, crane, side loader or other authorised equipment when required, provided the relevant certification, competence and training requirements have been met.
• Additional Driving Duties: Drive other Company vehicles or operate suitable equipment when reasonably required as part of day-to-day transport operations.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Driving Licence: A valid and clean Category CE driving licence is essential for this position.
• Professional Conduct: A clean police conduct is required.
• Experience: Previous professional experience driving trucks or heavy goods vehicles is required.
• Additional Certifications: Forklift, crane and ADR qualifications would be considered advantageous.
• Language Skills: A strong command of both written and spoken English and Maltese is required for this role.
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and operational teams while accurately following written and verbal directions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Professional, cooperative and customer-focused, with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider transport and logistics team.
• Technical Skills: Comfortable handling different categories of cargo and capable of applying appropriate transport, loading and safety procedures. Knowledge of temperature-controlled transportation and relevant quality requirements would be beneficial.
• Organisation: Able to manage delivery documentation, verify cargo quantities and complete assigned routes and operational tasks in an orderly manner.
• Self-Motivated: Dependable and responsible, with a practical approach to completing assigned duties and maintaining high standards without constant supervision.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of responding appropriately to delivery issues, cargo discrepancies, visible damage or operational challenges while following Company procedures.
• Flexibility: Willing and able to work according to operational requirements, including shifts, evenings and weekends when scheduled.
• Physical Capability: Comfortable undertaking manual cargo-handling activities associated with loading, unloading and moving goods safely.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive salary package reflecting the successful candidate's experience, capabilities and suitability for the position.
• Working Hours: Full-time employment within the Company's transport and logistics operations.
• Health Insurance: Health insurance cover is included within the Company's employee benefits programme.
• Employee Referral Incentives: Opportunity to participate in the Business's employee referral scheme.
• Staff Discounts: Access to employee discount arrangements offered by the Company.
• Other Benefits: Additional perks are available through the Company's broader employee benefits programme.
• Career Development: Structured opportunities to build professional skills and progress within a growing organisation.

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