Agricultural HGV Driver

Cranswick Country Foods; Eye; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Death in service insurance

Free Parking and Canteen facilities

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods in Eye is seeking an Agricultural HGV Driver to join the Transport team. You will transport live birds to the Eye factory, with a Monday–Friday pattern and alternating Saturdays.

Full training is provided for live bird collection, and you will work on-site in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment. Applicants should hold a valid Class 1 license and demonstrate good English communication.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 Driving Licence.
• Experience with live poultry collection is desirable.
• Good written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work independently using initiative.

Responsibilities

• Transport live birds to Cranswick's Eye factory.
• Work as part of the Transport team.
• Follow company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Class 1 License

English proficiency

Job description

Agricultural HGV Driver

Job description:

Job requirements of Live Poultry Collection HGV Driver:

We are now recruiting for a Live Poultry Collection Driver to join our Transport team.

You will be responsible for transporting live birds to our factory in Eye, Suffolk.

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday + Every other Saturday. Hours to be discussed at interview stage.

What you will need:

• Hold a Valid Class 1 License.


• Experience of Live Bird collection is desirable, however not essential as full training is provided.


• Have a communicative level of both written and verbal English


• Be able to work independently using your initiative.

Pay and benefits:

• Rate of pay – Starting Probation rate £47,034 plus weekly attendance bonus.


• Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions with the option to opt into an enhanced pension contribution scheme.


• Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted local gym membership


• Death in service insurance


• Free Parking and Canteen facilities

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Cranswick Country Foods Hours: Full-time Location: Eye, IP23 8BW Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

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