Bulk Farm Delivery Driver - Hgv

Carrs Billington Agriculture; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Annual salary reviews in September

28 days annual leave

Job summary

L S Smellie Ltd, part of The Billington Group and based in Strathaven, is seeking dedicated HGV Bulk Blower Driver & Operator to join our team. You will deliver animal feed across varied rural routes, handling specialist bulk blowing vehicles and representing our brand with professional customer service.

Ideal candidates hold an LGV licence and Driver CPC, with experience in agriculture or animal feed delivery.

Qualifications

• LGV Licence (Essential) (Class 1 desirable).
• Driver CPC (essential).
• Experience in agriculture or animal feed delivery (desirable).
• A flexible, can-do approach to work.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV vehicles to deliver and collect animal feed.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent our brand.
• Ensure full compliance with transport laws and safety standards.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained in line with company procedures and legal obligations to ensure optimal fleet performance and efficiency.
• Support the team with flexibility and a proactive attitude.

Skills

LGV Licence

Driver CPC

Agriculture experience

Flexible attitude

Strong communication

Independent working

Job description

Are you an HGV Driver looking for a new challenge working in the animal feed industry?

We're on the lookout for dedicated, professional drivers to join our established team at L S Smellie Ltd, based in Strathaven, as an HGV Bulk Blower Driver & Operator

If you're passionate about delivering great service and want to be part of a company that directly supports the agricultural industry, we want to hear from you!

THE JOB

You’ll be at the heart of our operations, delivering animal feed to our valued customers. This is more than just a driving job - it's about being a key player in our supply chain, offering more variety than just motorway driving, and taking on a new challenge that involves operating specialist bulk blowing vehicles in some of our most scenic rural areas.

What you’ll do:

• Operate HGV vehicles to deliver and collect animal feed.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent our brand
• Ensure full compliance with transport laws and safety standards
• Ensure vehicles are maintained in line with company procedures and legal obligations to ensure optimal fleet performance and efficiency is achieved.
• Support the team with flexibility and a proactive attitude.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

LGV Licence (Essential) (Class 1 desirable)

Driver CPC (essential)

Experience in agriculture or animal feed delivery (desirable).

A flexible, can-do approach to work.

Strong communication and problem solving skills.

Ability to work independently and responsibly.

BENEFITS

As part of The Billington Group we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

An attractive salary package.

Annual salary reviews in September each year.

A minimum of 28 days annual leave.

Opportunity to work for a well-established family-owned business with ambitions for growth and innovation.

ABOUT US

Every day we provide rural and agricultural communities with the support they need to succeed. Whether they are after a healthier herd or flock, increased yields, faster growth rates, a decent return on their land or even just a helping hand. We have the people, products, and services to help our customers get from where they are now to where they want to be. This is why every role is hugely important to our shared success and why we welcome talent from across all different backgrounds to work across our divisions.

L S Smellie, is part of Carr's Billington Agriculture, a subsidiary company of The Billington Group, who are also the proud owner of Criddle & Co., English Provender Company and Billington Foods.