Role: Artic Driver – Nights
Salary: €18.50 per hour + €15.40 tax-free meal allowance per shift
Schedule: 5 Days Over 7
Optional Overtime: Opportunity to work 6 days every second week
Location: Ireland
Shift Times: Start times between 9:00pm and midnight
Benefits: Guaranteed minimum 8-hour payment per shift, stable long-term work, overtime opportunities, tax-free meal allowance, consistent night work schedule
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Night Shift Artic Driver to join a busy and professional transport operation. This role offers stable, ongoing work with competitive hourly rates, guaranteed paid hours, and the opportunity to maximise earnings through optional overtime. Suitable candidates will enjoy working independently, operating modern right-hand drive trucks and delivering a high standard of professionalism on every shift.
This position operates on a 5-days-over-7 schedule, with the option to work a sixth day every second week for additional earnings. Start times can vary between 9:00pm and midnight depending on route allocation. Routes can differ in duration from night to night, with some completed in approximately 4 hours while others may take longer. Regardless of route length, drivers are guaranteed a minimum payment of 8 hours per shift, providing excellent earning stability and consistency.
The role requires a reliable and safety-focused driver with previous artic driving experience who is comfortable driving on the left-hand side of the road in a right-hand drive vehicle. Successful candidates must also be able to pass a driving assessment as part of the interview process. Strong communication skills, good time management, and a professional attitude are essential for success in this position.
This is an excellent opportunity for drivers seeking long-term night work with dependable earnings, flexibility for extra shifts, and a supportive transport environment.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate artic vehicles during night shifts
- Complete assigned delivery and transport routes efficiently and professionally
- Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly
- Ensure all deliveries are completed in line with company and road safety regulations
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with CPC and Tachograph regulations
- Manage time effectively to meet scheduled delivery requirements
- Follow all transport compliance and health & safety procedures
- Communicate effectively with transport planners and depot staff
- Adapt to varying route lengths and operational requirements
- Deliver high standards of customer service and professionalism at all times
Requirements
- Valid CE driving licence essential
- Valid CPC qualification required
- Valid Tachograph card required
- Previous artic driving experience essential
- Comfortable driving on the left-hand side of the road in a right-hand drive truck
- Ability to pass a driving assessment during the interview process
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Reliable, punctual, and professional approach to work
- Good understanding of transport compliance and road safety regulations
- Flexibility to work varying night shift start times between 9:00pm and midnight
What to do next: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’. For more information and a confidential discussion on this role or other opportunities, contact conor via email conor@tdtalent.ie
| Job type: | Permanent |
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| Emp type: | Full-time |
| Salary type: | Annual |
| Job published: | 20-05-2026 |
| Job ID: | 46534 |