Truck Drivers

Key Tasks

• •Manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading
• •Loading and unloading vehicles using lifting and tipping devices
• •Observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
• •Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
• •Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
• •Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
• •Verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries

Employment Projections to 2035