Heavy Truck Driver (Road Construction)

About the role

A road construction team in Malta is looking for a skilled and dependable Heavy Truck Driver. The driver transports construction materials, aggregates, asphalt, machinery and equipment to and from construction sites, ensuring safe, efficient and timely deliveries, and also carries out manual work related to the job when required.

Key responsibilities

• Operate heavy goods vehicles, including tipper trucks, safely and responsibly
• Transport aggregates, asphalt, sand, gravel, construction materials and equipment to project sites
• Ensure materials are loaded, secured, transported and unloaded safely
• Perform daily vehicle inspections (tyres, brakes, lights, hydraulics, fluids) and report defects or safety concerns
• Maintain delivery records, logbooks, fuel usage and transport documents
• Follow routes and schedules while complying with Maltese traffic regulations
• Work with site supervisors, machine operators and logistics staff, and assist with loading and unloading
• Keep the vehicle clean and roadworthy, follow HSE policies and report accidents or breakdowns
• Carry out manual work and other transport duties assigned by the site supervisor

Required profile

• Valid Category C, CE or equivalent heavy vehicle licence recognised in Malta
• Minimum 2 years of heavy truck driving experience, preferably in road construction or civil engineering
• Experience with tipper trucks or similar construction vehicles
• Good knowledge of road safety regulations and safe driving practices
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime for project deadlines
• Physically fit and able to do manual work; basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
• Team player with good communication skills and basic spoken and written English
• Preferred: road construction experience, asphalt/aggregates transport experience, site HSE knowledge and a valid CPC

What we offer

• Gross salary of 16,640 to 17,680 euros per year (about 1,387 to 1,473 euros per month)
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Overtime opportunities depending on operational needs
• Training and career development opportunities
• Statutory employment benefits under Maltese labour legislation