Truck Driver (Code EC) - East London

Truck Driver (Code EC) - East London

MSC is the trusted transportation partner and shipping company for numerous companies the world over. We pride ourselves on being a global container shipping company that delivers tailored solutions designed to meet the specific needs of each of our customers, regardless of cargo type, or destination, we offer versatile solutions that cover air, land, and sea. When we combine this with our global port coverage and extensive equipment availability means, we can deliver a professional, efficient shipping service, tailored to the specific needs of your business.

WHO WE ARE

Our values are the beating heart of our business, they are the cornerstone of our Company, supporting our vision, shaping our culture, and establishing our future direction.

• We are a Family Company
• We have Passion
• We are in Continuous Evolution
• We Care for People
• We believe in Equal Opportunities

These values are our guiding light. They set a clear path for us to follow; they help us grow together and they provide us all with the spirit of success.

Duties & Responsibilities

The responsibilities of such position are inter alia:

• Operate a truck and trailer combination as instructed by the Cartage Controller, in full compliance with road traffic legislation, company policies

• Collect and deliver full and empty containers to and from ports, depots, and client premises, ensuring adherence to booking times, port rules, and customer site safety procedures.

• Execute all deliveries and collections strictly as per instruction, approved routes, and journey management plans, reporting any deviations immediately.

• Conduct and accurately complete daily pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspection checklists for the allocated truck and trailer in line with RTMS requirements, and report any defects, damages, or safety concerns to management without delay.

• Ensure the daily roadworthiness, cleanliness, and basic maintenance of the truck and trailer, including tyres, lights, brakes, load securing equipment, and reefer units where applicable.

• Verify that all loads comply with legal mass, axle limits, and load securing standards, and refuse to move any vehicle or load that is unsafe, overloaded, or non-compliant.

• Maintain accurate logbooks, trip sheets, weighbridge slips, delivery documentation, and PODs, ensuring all records are completed honestly and timeously.

• Comply with driving hours, rest periods, and fatigue management controls as prescribed under RTMS and company policy.

• Wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times and comply with all SHEQ / SQAS safety procedures at ports, depots, and client sites.

• Immediately report all incidents, accidents, near misses, unsafe acts, vehicle defects, and cargo irregularities in accordance with company procedures.

• Participate in training, toolbox talks, audits, inspections, and safety initiatives, including Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) programmes.

• Perform any reasonable and lawful task assigned by the Cartage Controller or Management, provided such tasks comply with safety, legal, RTMS, and SQAS requirements.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Heavy duty truck driver’s license code EC with minimum of 5 years’ experience;
  • Must have previous experience in the transporting of containerized cargo;
  • Able to work shifts and including weekends and public holidays;
  • Meet occupational health and safety and medical requirements and is required to work under all weather conditions.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO), taking into account local equity laws, to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unfair discrimination with regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.