Class 1 Driver

Wm Armstrong (Longtown) Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated livestock team in a full-time driving position, where your passion for farming will shine. This role involves delivering livestock across the North of Scotland and England, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation. Enjoy competitive weekday and weekend rates, along with a range of benefits including life insurance and a driver bonus scheme. If you have a valid UK Class 1 licence and a background in farming, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the agricultural sector. Apply now to be part of a committed team that values your skills and offers comprehensive training for those looking to qualify.

Benefits

Driver Bonus Scheme

Life Insurance

Medicash Scheme

Free DCPC Training

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK Class 1 licence and current DCPC card.
• Experience in livestock or farming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver livestock efficiently across the North of Scotland and England.
• Comply with legislation regarding vehicle weights and safety.

Skills

HGV Driving

Customer Service

Geographical Knowledge

Education

UK Class 1 Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Are you passionate about farming and looking for a new challenge? We're hiring Class 1 Drivers to join our dedicated livestock team based in Longtown!

Benefits Include

• Full time position
• Weekday dayshift rate of £15.61* / Weekday nightshift rate of £16.23*
• Weekend dayshift rate of £18.12* / Weekend nightshift rate of £18.78*
• Driver bonus scheme
• Life insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Free DCPC training while in employment^
• Rates include non-taxable meal allowance of £1.00 payable per hour, payable when in attendance at work.
• Trainee rates will apply where training is required
  
  

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional and efficient HGV driving service, undertaking deliveries and collections of livestock on behalf of Wm Armstrong Group in the North of Scotland and England.
• Comply with all relevant legislation including WTR and Drivers Hours Rules, load security, vehicle weights and dimensions and the Road Traffic Act, ensuring the safety of yourself and other road users at all times.
• Keep in regular contact with the office teams for updates on progress and managing customers expectations.
• Liaise effectively with external customers, which include farmers as required
• Have a flexible approach to work and be willing to work additional hours that can occur during peak periods.
  
  

Requirements

• Hold a valid UK Class 1 licence, a current DCPC card and digital tachograph card
• No Class 1 licence? We could consider comprehensive training^ to help you get qualified.
• Experience and knowledge of Livestock and/or farming background is preferred
• Ability to work unsupervised, or as part of a wider team, and be able to use your own initiative
  
  

^Terms and Conditions may apply to any training provided.

To be successful in this role you will be a real team player, demonstrating excellent customer service skills and good geographical knowledge.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Button now.

If you have not received a response from us within four weeks of submitting your application to us, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion as unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all candidate applications as we would wish. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time once we have received sufficient applications, we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.?