Training as a professional driver

In this role, you will take on many responsibilities relating to the transport of goods. These include, amongst other things:

• safely transporting various goods and materials by lorry
• taking charge of the vehicle, checking it and preparing it for the journey
• securing the load correctly and ensuring an even weight distribution
• Planning itineraries and routes based on guidelines and traffic conditions
• Loading and unloading goods at various locations
• Check and carry delivery notes and transport documents
• Monitor the vehicle’s technical condition and carry out minor maintenance and servicing tasks
• Observe traffic and safety regulations and drive defensively

Professional drivers mainly work:

• for haulage and logistics companies
• in the construction industry, transporting building materials and construction machinery
• in companies with their own vehicle fleets and for in-house transport
• on regional, national and, in some cases, international routes

• in close contact with customers, dispatchers and colleagues from the warehouse and construction sites

A large part of the work takes place on the road; you’ll spend a lot of time outdoors and working at a wide variety of sites.

• you have at least a secondary school leaving certificate or intermediate school leaving certificate
• Reliability and punctuality
• Enjoy driving large vehicles
• Technical understanding
• A responsible and focused approach to work
• Enjoy being on the road and working at different locations