Join our leading waste management company as an experienced Artic Truck Driver.
You’ll play a vital role in transporting waste and recycling materials between transfer stations, treatment facilities, and landfill sites, ensuring safe and compliant operations across the region.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
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Operate articulated vehicles to transport bulk waste and recyclables
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Ensure compliance with waste handling and transport regulations
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Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects
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Maintain accurate transport logs and paperwork
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Liaise with site teams and dispatch for efficient routing
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Adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards
Requirements:
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Valid CE (Class 1) driving licence with CPC and Digi Card
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Minimum 2 years’ experience driving articulated vehicles
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Experience in the waste or haulage industry preferred
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Good understanding of transport regulations and safe loading practices
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Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
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Flexibility for early starts, occasional weekends, or shift work
Required Criteria
Skills Needed
About The Company
Guided by our mission to grow sustainably and equitably, we are committed to delivering innovative, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective services. We continuously invest in our people, embrace cutting-edge technologies, and promote a circular economy through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling—while maintaining exceptional customer care.
Sustainability Highlights
Achieved a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions.
Improved collection route efficiency by 20%.
Transitioning our entire fleet of cars and vans to Electric Vehicles.
Committed to planting 50,000 trees to offset operational emissions.
Purchasing 100% renewable electricity for our operations.
Expanding our renewable energy capacity with solar panels on office rooftops.
We strive to be recognised not only for our reliability and flexibility but also as a leader in sustainable waste management. Our goal is to set the standard in the industry through forward-thinking solutions that benefit our employees, our customers, and the environment.
Company Culture
At Walsh Waste & Recycling, the company fosters a welcoming and friendly culture where staff members from diverse backgrounds collaborate to deliver high-quality customer service. The company invests in continuous employee development and training to maintain these standards. Based in Oranmore, all company departments operate from the same site, which is close to local amenities and only a 2-minute drive from the M6 motorway. Whether in the office, yard, garage, or on the road, Walsh Waste & Recycling ensures staff have the best equipment to perform their jobs effectively. The vehicle fleet is regularly upgraded and well-maintained in the on-site garage, and the office spaces are newly refurbished with modern equipment and energy efficiencies to reduce environmental impact.
Company Benefits
Benefits:
Opportunities for career advancement.
Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
Social Events – Christmas, Summer BBQ, Sports.
Discounted rates on skip hire.
Increase Annual Bonus based on length of service.
Increase Annual Leave based on length of service.
Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Employee discounts, Referral bonus, Long service recognition, Social Opportunities, Progression opportunities, Long service awards
Salary
Not disclosed
