Lorry Driver; Chauffeur

The lorry driver is the professional in charge of transporting goods by road or carrying out last-mile distribution, in other words, delivery to the end consumer. The lorry driver is not limited to only driving the vehicle, but is also the person responsible for managing the documentation related to the load being transported. As information technologies are introduced in vehicles, such as GPS and digital tachographs, more technical skills will be required of lorry drivers. But the gradual installation of information systems in lorries will not only make goods transport more effective in business terms, it will also make the drivers' work day easier and safer. Thus, these systems include functions that alert the driver if they commit an error while driving, if the lorry is about to skid or if the rest times are being correctly observed. It is advisable for the lorry driver to receive training for efficient driving. The recent current regulations set forth the requirement that drivers of industrial vehicles must receive compulsory ongoing training. This professional reports to the Transport Manager.

• Control and manage all the lorry's administrative and operational documentation.
• Carry out the transport operations according to the instructions of the prepared routes.
• Release or collect goods, together with the operational documentation, returning it properly filled in.
• Fill in the respective documentation in the cases of accidents or incidents during the loading or route of the vehicle.
• Take responsibility for the vehicle and load.
• Ensure that the vehicle's preventive maintenance operations are carried out.
• Take action when incidents occur during services.
• Fulfil the administrative requirements related to the transport of hazardous goods.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Transport i manteniment de vehicles: Conducció de vehicles pesats de transport de mercaderies per carretera (Nivell 2)

Complementary training

Initiative: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 1

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Delivery driver

Clothing production operator

Baggage handler

Forklift Truck Operator

Waste carrier

• Salary

  Salaries vary between 17.062 and 24.826 euros per annum gross. Median: 20.581 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Other features

  There are various lines of financial assistance available for freelance haulage contractors, awarded by the public administration and which can be applied for individually or through professional associations.

• Professional category

  Non-specialist staff

• Initial investments

  Initial investments vary according to characteristics of the vehicle acquired.