Class 1 Hatchery Delivery Driver – Eggs & Chicks

Avara Foods Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay rate

Overtime opportunities

Weekly pay

Paid lunch breaks

Pension scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Avara Foods Limited is recruiting a Class 1 Hatchery Driver for our Quainton hatchery in Buckinghamshire. You will transport eggs from breeder farms to the hatchery and deliver chicks to company and contract farms, operating to company standards.

This full-time role starts early (05:00–09:00) with a guaranteed 50 hours per week and weekly pay. A valid C+E licence with CPC/Tacho, plus up to 2 years’ Class 1 experience, is required; you must be flexible, reliable and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence with in-date CPC and Tacho card.
• 2 years’ experience in Class 1 driving (desirable).
• Self-motivated, flexible, reliable.

Responsibilities

• Distribute eggs from breeder farms to the hatchery.
• Deliver chicks to company and contract broiler farms.
• Deliver eggs safely to the hatchery.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Ensure the security of loads at all times.
• Ensure the correct protective equipment is worn as specified.
• Work effectively within time schedules and legislative standards, including the Working Time Directive.
• Present a professional image of the company on all farms and liaise with site managers as required.

Skills

Class 1 driving

C+E licence with CPC & Tacho

Job description

Avara Foods Limited is recruiting a Class 1 Hatchery Driver for our Quainton hatchery in Buckinghamshire. You will transport eggs from breeder farms to the hatchery and deliver chicks to company and contract farms, operating to company standards.

This full-time role starts early (05:00–09:00) with a guaranteed 50 hours per week and weekly pay. A valid C+E licence with CPC/Tacho, plus up to 2 years’ Class 1 experience, is required; you must be flexible, reliable and able to work independently.