Professional Summary
Dependable and safety-oriented Category CE truck driver based in Cork with extensive experience in articulated and rigid commercial vehicle transport across Ireland. Proven record of strict adherence to tachograph regulations, load security standards, and timely freight delivery.
Work Experience
Lee Valley Freight Services
Cork
HGV Articulated Truck Driver
Mar 2021 – Present
- Operate Category CE articulated vehicles on scheduled regional haulage routes across Munster and South Leinster, ensuring 99% on-time delivery compliance.
- Carry out mandatory pre-trip walkaround inspections, securing bulk freight with tensioners, chains, and edge protectors in line with RSA regulations.
- Maintain digital tachograph compliance, logging driving hours, breaks, and rest periods with zero regulatory infringements across annual audits.
- Liaise with depot dispatchers and warehouse teams to coordinate cross-docking and ensure accurate delivery documentation.
Rebel Haulage Logistics
Cork
Rigid HGV Delivery Driver
Aug 2017 – Feb 2021
- Drove multi-drop rigid heavy commercial vehicles delivering ambient and refrigerated food products to retail distribution centres across County Cork.
- Handled temperature-controlled cargo monitoring, ensuring cold-chain integrity from collection to dock unloading.
- Managed proof-of-delivery documentation and handheld scanning devices, resolving consignment discrepancies promptly at delivery points.
Education
Cork College of Further Education
QQI Level 5 Certificate · Logistics and Transport Operations · Cork · Distinction · Sept 2016 – May 2017
Completed practical training in load distribution, road transport documentation, supply chain basics, and workplace safety compliance.
Core Competencies
Articulated Vehicle Driving (Category CE)
Digital Tachograph & EU Drivers' Hours Regulations
Load Restraint and Cargo Security
Route Planning and Navigation
ADR Dangerous Goods Transport
Walkaround Vehicle Safety Inspections
Temperature-Controlled Freight
Customer Delivery and Documentation
Fuel-Efficient Driving Techniques
Reversing and Tight-Space Maneuvering
Languages
English
C2
Irish
B1
Certifications and Licences
Driver CPC Qualification Card (Category CE)
Road Safety Authority Ireland · Aug 2019
ADR Vocational Training Certificate (Tanks and Packages)
Health and Safety Authority · Apr 2022
Emergency First Aid at Work
Irish Red Cross · Nov 2023