Rigid Truck Driver

Job Description

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a full-time Rigid Driver to join our team, operating from our customer site in Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow. This role is a multidrop food delivery role which follows a 5 over 6 Monday to Saturday schedule with approx 5/6AM starts and shift durations of approximately 910 hours, delivering temperature-controlled products nationwide.

Founded in 1997 by Mark Clare, CDS are proud to be recognized as one of Irelands leading temperature-controlled distributors. We specialize in seamless, precision driven deliveries. Whether its point-to-point, multi-drop, or next day, across dry, chilled, and frozen products. Our team excels at coordinating every step of the process, ensuring each delivery meets exacting instructions and arrives exactly as planned, we are proud to be:
Independent Transport Operator of the Year Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2025 Express/Home Delivery Service Provider Award - Fleet Transport Awards 2026 IRHA, ISO, and BRC accredited Known for our commitment to employee wellbeing and development

• A full, clean C Licence and at least 12 months of verifiable driving experience
• A Digital Tachograph Card
• A Driver Qualification Card with up-to-date CPC modules
• The legal right to live, work, and drive in the Republic of Ireland
• A good standard of spoken and written English

• Competitive salary + tax-free daily subsistence
• Modern, well-maintained fleet
• Sign-on Bonus for new starters!
• Loyalty bonus linked to service
• Extra annual leave based on service
• Driver Score Card Bonus Scheme
• Driver Referral Bonus
• Supportive work environment with real career opportunities

Important:
Clare Distribution Services welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and countries. However, this role is based in Ireland, and candidates must already hold the necessary permission to live, work, and drive this class of vehicle in the Republic of Ireland. CDS is an equal opportunities employer.

• C Licence
• Tacho Card
• CPC
• Ability to commute to the site daily
• 1 year experience