Truck Driver - C1 Licence

ey Responsibilities

• Transport & Deliveries: Carry out scheduled collections and deliveries using a rigid truck, taking appropriate care of all goods entrusted to the Company throughout transportation.
• Cargo Protection: Check that goods are correctly positioned and restrained before departure, taking the necessary precautions to minimise the risk of loss, movement or damage while in transit.
• Controlled Conditions: Handle consignments requiring specific environmental or temperature parameters in accordance with the applicable transport requirements and internal processes.
• Loading & Unloading: Support the movement of goods onto and off vehicles when required, including the manual lifting, carrying, pushing or positioning of individual items.
• Consignment Checks: Verify quantities and shipment details during collection, loading and delivery activities, identifying and recording any visible discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Delivery Documentation: Complete the relevant paperwork accurately, secure customer acknowledgement where necessary and maintain appropriate records relating to transported consignments.
• Forklift Operations: Operate forklift equipment when required and authorised, assisting with warehouse and vehicle-loading activities while maintaining safe working practices.
• Procedures & Compliance: Apply Company operating processes, internal guidance and relevant instructions, including GDP and Importer’s Licence quality procedures where these apply to the assignment and appropriate training has been completed.
• Health & Safety: Follow workplace safety requirements at all times and participate in mandatory training or other safety-related initiatives organised by the Business.
• Customer Service & Teamwork: Represent the Company professionally when interacting with customers and work closely with colleagues to ensure daily transport activities are completed efficiently and to the expected service level.
• Operational Support: Assist with other appropriate tasks connected to transport, cargo handling and logistics operations according to business requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Driving Licence: A valid and clean Category C1 driving licence is required for this position.
• Forklift Certification: Applicants must hold a valid forklift licence and be capable of operating the equipment responsibly and safely.
• Police Conduct: Candidates must be able to provide a clean police conduct certificate.
• Experience: Previous professional experience driving trucks is required, ideally within transport, distribution, freight or logistics operations.
• Language Skills: Good spoken and written English and Maltese are required to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and other parties involved in daily operations.
• Communication Skills: Able to understand instructions clearly, exchange information accurately and communicate professionally when dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Interpersonal Skills: A cooperative and service-focused approach, with the ability to contribute positively within an operational team environment.
• Technical Skills: Comfortable handling different types of cargo, completing delivery-related records and following specialised handling requirements, including temperature-controlled procedures where applicable.
• Organisation: Able to manage assigned deliveries, documentation and cargo checks carefully while maintaining attention to schedules and operational priorities.
• Self-Motivated: Dependable and proactive, with a responsible attitude towards vehicles, customer goods and assigned duties.
• Problem-Solving: Able to respond sensibly to operational issues, cargo discrepancies or delivery-related challenges and escalate matters appropriately when necessary.
• Flexibility: Willing and able to work according to operational schedules, which may include shift-based duties, evenings and weekends when required.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A salary package based on the successful candidate's experience, capabilities and overall suitability for the position.
• Working Hours: Full-time employment within the Client's transport and logistics operations.
• Health Insurance: Medical insurance coverage provided through the Company's employee benefits programme.
• Employee Referral Incentives: Eligibility to participate in the Business's staff referral programme.
• Staff Discounts: Access to discount arrangements available to employees.
• Other Benefits: Additional employee perks offered through the Company's wider benefits package.
• Career Development: Structured opportunities to strengthen professional capabilities and progress within a growing organisation.