What employers want from a driver in Waterford
- The right licence category (B, C1, C, CE, D) for the job
- Driver CPC and a valid Digital Tachograph card where relevant
- A clean or near-clean licence and penalty-point honesty
- Route knowledge, vehicle checks and safe, on-time delivery
- Customer manner — many driving jobs are also the face of the company
Skills to put on your Driver CV
Include the words below that you can honestly claim — they are exactly what an employer, and the automated screening tools (ATS) many use, look for. Never invent a skill or ticket you don't hold.
How to structure your Driver CV
Personal profile (2–3 lines)
Open with your licence categories, CPC status and years driving. This is the fastest way to clear the first filter.
- "Reliable Category C driver with valid CPC and clean licence. X years of multi-drop delivery with a strong on-time and safety record."
Licence & tickets (put this high)
Make your categories, CPC expiry and tacho card impossible to miss. Add ADR or PSV if you hold them.
- Full clean licence — Category B / C1 / C / CE
- Driver CPC (valid to [date])
- Digital Tachograph card
Work experience
Show the vehicles you've driven, the type of work (multi-drop, long haul, refrigerated) and your reliability record.
- Completed multi-drop delivery routes safely and on schedule
- Carried out daily vehicle walk-around checks and reported defects
- Secured and delivered loads while representing the company to customers
Record & references
Be upfront and honest about penalty points if asked. A clean record is a selling point — say so plainly.
Certifications & tickets worth listing
List these with real dates only if you hold them — they are often the difference between a call-back and the reject pile.
- Full driving licence (state categories: B / C1 / C / CE / D)
- Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
- Digital Tachograph card
- ADR / PSV where applicable
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not stating your exact licence categories — recruiters won't guess
- Leaving CPC or tacho status off the CV
- Hiding penalty points that will show up anyway — honesty wins the interview
- Vague 'delivery driver' with no vehicle type or route detail
Driver CV — frequently asked questions
What should be at the top of a driver CV?
Your licence categories and CPC status. Employers filter on these first, so put them in your profile and in a clearly labelled licence section near the top.
I have penalty points — should I put them on my CV?
Don't list points on the CV itself, but never hide them if asked on an application or at interview — they'll show on your licence. Honesty about a near-clean record reads far better than a nasty surprise.
How do I get a driving job with a new licence?
Target van (Category B) and multi-drop roles that train up, emphasise reliability and customer manner, and get your CPC if you're going for anything C1 and above.