Truck and Heavy Goods Drivers
Post vacancies for truck and HGV driver roles serving the Grand Harbour, the Freeport at Marsaxlokk and the construction sector, generally on short island runs rather than long distance work.
For Maltese Employers
Hire Professional Drivers in Malta
Publish your driver vacancies on FastDriver.eu, reach candidates across the islands, elsewhere in Europe and in eligible international markets, and manage applications yourself. Where a candidate needs a single permit, your company is the applicant, and we can assist with documentation and relocation coordination under a separate agreement.
Direct employer hiring • European and international reach • Jobsplus advertising and single permit guidance
A Driver Job Portal Built for Maltese Employers
FastDriver.eu connects Maltese hauliers, port and freeport logistics operators, distribution companies, bus and coach operators and delivery businesses with drivers looking for work.
Publish a genuine vacancy, state the licence category, describe the routes and the shift pattern, and receive applications directly. Distances here are short, so the details that matter are the vehicle, the shift and whether the role involves Gozo. Browse current Maltese listings at www.fastdriver.eu/jobs/malta.
FastDriver.eu is a specialised driver job portal. It is not a recruitment agency or a temporary employment agency, it does not employ drivers and it does not lease workers.
Your company reviews the applications, interviews the candidates, inspects the original licence and qualification documents, and signs the employment contract. Under Maltese rules your company is also the applicant of record for the permit, so the responsibility sits firmly with you.
Advertise the Driver Roles Your Operation Needs
Maltese employers recruit across port and freeport haulage, construction supply, distribution and passenger transport. State the licence category and the shift, and say whether the role covers Gozo.
Bus and Coach Drivers
Advertise for bus drivers on the scheduled public network and for coach and transfer drivers serving the airport, cruise calls and the tourism season.
Delivery and Van Drivers
Publish roles for delivery and courier drivers in parcel networks, food and beverage distribution and retail supply across the urban conurbation.
Chauffeur and Private Hire Drivers
Advertise chauffeur, airport transfer and private hire positions, subject to the licensing rules applying to passenger transport in Malta.
Tanker, ADR and Specialist Drivers
Reach ADR qualified drivers, fuel and tanker drivers, concrete mixer and tipper drivers serving the energy, aviation fuel and construction sectors.
Be realistic about the market. Advertising for role types that do not exist on the islands wastes your time and the candidate's.
Driver Hiring Across the Maltese Islands
Malta is a small archipelago with a dense urban core. It is grouped into six statistical districts, five on the main island and one covering Gozo and Comino.
The Grand Harbour handles general cargo and cruise traffic, while the Freeport at Marsaxlokk is a significant transhipment terminal generating container haulage.
Malta International Airport supports air cargo trucking, aviation fuel movements and a steady flow of transfer and coach work.
Building activity generates continuous demand for tipper, mixer and materials transport across the main island.
Supply to Gozo runs through the ferry crossing, so those roles are built around sailing times rather than around road distance.
Where Maltese Employers Are Hiring Drivers
The islands are small enough that the district matters less than the depot and the shift. These are the areas where transport employment sits.
Driver Job Titles and How Candidates Search in Malta
English is an official language and dominates job advertising, which makes Malta unusually accessible to candidates from across Europe and beyond.
Freight roles are advertised as truck driver, HGV driver or driver with licence category C or CE, and candidates search in those exact terms.
Passenger roles use bus driver and coach driver, with transfer driver common in the tourism sector.
Delivery work appears as delivery driver, van driver and courier, and these are among the highest volume searches on the islands.
Maltese terms such as xufier appear in some local advertising, but an English vacancy will reach essentially the whole candidate pool.
Because English works so well here, the useful additions are practical ones: the depot, the shift pattern, and whether the driver needs to hold a Maltese licence already or would be exchanging one.
Recruit Drivers Locally, Across Europe or Worldwide
FastDriver.eu operates as a European driver job portal and allows candidates in other parts of the world to discover and apply for suitable Maltese vacancies.
Maltese employers may receive applications from drivers based in Malta, other EU and EEA countries, Switzerland, the wider European region, Asia, Africa, Gulf countries, North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and other eligible international markets.
EU and EEA citizens and Swiss nationals may work in Malta freely. Licence and professional qualification requirements still apply.
For third country nationals the route is the single permit, which combines the employment licence and the residence permit. The candidate cannot apply. Your company applies on their behalf and must be registered with Jobsplus.
Two things regularly catch employers out. A candidate search within the Maltese and EU context comes first, with the vacancy advertised through Jobsplus for the required period and proof retained, and an Approval in Principle letter does not by itself authorise work. The driver may only start once biometrics are completed and the interim receipt with temporary authorisation to work has been issued. Drivers can check their own position through our driving licence eligibility guidance.
FastDriver.eu can provide process guidance and document coordination when a candidate needs support. It does not make government decisions and cannot promise an approval.
Licences, Driver Qualification and Driving on the Left
State the licence category, and raise one practical point early with any incoming candidate.
Malta drives on the left. A driver arriving from continental Europe or from most international markets will be changing side as well as changing country, and it is worth discussing at interview rather than on the first shift.
Freight roles use C and CE, with C1 and C1E for lighter rigid vehicles. Passenger transport uses D and D1, with DE and D1E where a trailer is drawn. Delivery work sits in category B.
Professional drivers in the C and D categories need the European professional driver qualification, shown by code 95 or a driver qualification card and maintained through periodic training. A digital tachograph driver card is required for in scope work and ADR training for dangerous goods.
Establish the licence exchange position before the start date. A licence issued outside the EU generally has to be exchanged, and the conditions depend on the issuing country.
Experience requirements are set by operators. Port and freeport work looks for container handling, coach work for customer contact and language, while delivery fleets often take newly qualified drivers. FastDriver.eu can present candidate information, but verifying original documents remains the employer's responsibility.
How FastDriver.eu Supports Maltese Employers
Job Publication
Publish driver vacancies in English with the licence category, depot, shift pattern and Gozo coverage set out clearly.
Vacancy Promotion
Extend the reach of vacancies well beyond a small island candidate pool.
Direct Applications
Applications reach your team directly, with no agency between you and the driver.
Candidate Discovery Support
Support in reaching drivers who match your licence and route requirements, without any promise of a specific candidate.
Permit and Visa Guidance
Guidance on the single permit route, the Jobsplus advertising step and the documents the application involves.
Relocation Coordination
Coordination of travel, biometrics and arrival steps when an international candidate is hired.
Flexible Employer Options
Employer options are scaled to the size of your requirement and are agreed separately with your company.
Posting a Driver Vacancy in Malta
Specific adverts fill faster, and they also give you the documented record the permit process expects.
Give the company name, the district and the depot, and say whether the role covers Gozo or involves ferry crossings.
State the vehicle type and licence category, the code 95 position, and whether ADR or a tanker endorsement applies.
Say how many drivers you need and what experience you expect, and mention that driving is on the left.
Describe the shift pattern honestly, including early starts and weekend work, and set out pay and benefits.
Confirm the start date, say whether accommodation assistance is offered, and whether you would consider single permit candidates.
Your company sets and honours the final employment terms.
Hiring a Driver in Malta
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Submit your requirement
Tell us the role, the district, the licence category and how many drivers you need.
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Publish and promote
The vacancy goes live in English and is promoted to relevant candidates locally and abroad.
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Review the applications
Applications arrive directly for your team to assess.
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Interview and check
You interview, inspect the original licence and qualification documents, and confirm the licence exchange position.
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Hire your chosen driver
Your company issues the employment contract under Maltese employment law.
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Permit and arrival steps if needed
Your company files the single permit application, and the driver may only start once biometrics and the temporary authorisation to work are in place. Support can be agreed separately.
Employer Checklist for Maltese Driver Vacancies
Work through these before publishing. Your company is the applicant of record for the permit, so the paperwork discipline starts here.
Company and role
- Jobsplus registration current; employer portal account active; district and depot; role title in English
Vehicle and licence
- Vehicle type; category B, C1, C, CE, D1 or D; code 95 and qualification card; tachograph driver card; ADR where relevant; licence exchange position
Experience and routes
- Experience expected; port, freeport, construction or delivery work; Gozo ferry crossings; driving on the left
Schedule and pay
- Shift pattern; early starts and weekend work; pay and benefits; accommodation assistance
International candidates
- Jobsplus advertising completed and evidenced; employer files the application; no work before temporary authorisation is issued; arrival and biometrics planning
Complete each section before your vacancy goes live.
Employer Responsibilities in Malta
The Maltese employer is responsible for the following.
It is unlawful to employ a third country national before the permit or approval has been issued. An Approval in Principle letter is not authorisation to work, and the employment can only be registered with Jobsplus once the permit is actually in place, so build that sequence into your start date planning.
FastDriver.eu does not issue any government approval.
FastDriver.eu cannot guarantee applications, candidate availability, candidate suitability, interview attendance, hiring outcomes, licence recognition, employment licences, single permits, visas, processing times or continued employment.
Misleading vacancy content may be removed from the platform.
This page is general information for employers and is not legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FastDriver.eu?
A specialised driver job portal used across Europe. Maltese employers publish driver vacancies and receive applications directly from candidates.
Is FastDriver.eu a recruitment agency?
No. It is a job portal, not a recruitment or temporary employment agency, and it does not lease workers. Your company employs the driver directly.
Which Maltese employers can use the platform?
Legally operating transport and logistics companies, hauliers, port and freeport operators, fleet operators, bus and coach operators and delivery businesses.
Can we advertise in English?
Yes, and it works well. English is an official language here, which makes Maltese vacancies unusually accessible to candidates across Europe and beyond.
Can we recruit drivers from other EU countries?
Yes. EU and EEA citizens and Swiss nationals may work in Malta freely. Licence and qualification requirements still apply.
Can we recruit drivers from Asia, Africa or Latin America?
International drivers can find and apply for Maltese vacancies. Employment depends on a single permit and on the driver holding a licence and qualification valid for use in Malta.
Who applies for the single permit?
Your company does. A third country national cannot submit the application themselves. The prospective employer applies on their behalf and must be registered with Jobsplus.
Do we have to advertise the role first?
Yes. A candidate search within the Maltese and EU context comes first, with the vacancy advertised through Jobsplus for the required period. Keep the proof, as it forms part of the application.
Can the driver start once we have the Approval in Principle?
No, and this is the commonest misunderstanding. The Approval in Principle letter does not authorise work. The driver may only start after biometrics are completed and the interim receipt with temporary authorisation to work has been issued.
What do Identita and Jobsplus each do?
Identita handles the immigration and residence side and issues the permit. Jobsplus handles the employment and labour market side, including the advertising requirement and the registration of employment.
Does driving on the left matter for international candidates?
It genuinely does. Malta drives on the left, so a driver from continental Europe or most international markets is changing side as well as country. Raise it at interview and plan the familiarisation.
Is code 95 required in Malta?
Yes. Professional drivers in the C and D categories need the European professional driver qualification, shown by code 95, with periodic training every five years.
Who verifies driving licences and documents?
Your company does. The platform may collect candidate information and assist with document coordination, but inspecting the originals is the employer's responsibility.
How long does it take to hire an international driver?
There is no fixed timeline. Allow for the advertising period, the processing by Identita and its stakeholders, and the biometrics stage before work can begin.
What does it cost to use FastDriver.eu as an employer?
Options depend on the number of vacancies, the promotion level and the support you need. Terms are agreed with your company in advance.
How do we start hiring?
Submit the employer enquiry with your company details and driver requirements, or post the vacancy directly. Your team then reviews the applications and selects the driver.
Start Hiring Professional Drivers in Malta
Submit a driver requirement or publish a vacancy, and reach qualified candidates across the islands, elsewhere in Europe and in eligible international markets.
Maltese employers recruit, select and employ their chosen drivers directly.
Last Updated: August 27, 2026
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