Class 1 Hatchery Driver: Eggs & Chicks Delivery

Avara Foods Ltd; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Overtime opportunities

Pension

Wellbeing resources

Training and development

Safe working environment

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking a Class 1 Hatchery Driver to load, transport and deliver eggs and chicks between breeder farms and the hatchery in Buckinghamshire. You will operate within regulatory and company standards, ensuring safe handling of loads and professional conduct on farm sites.

The role requires flexibility for Sunday-Thursday shifts, lifting up to 20kg, and adherence to health and safety protocols. Training and development are provided from day one.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, flexible, committed and reliable.
• Hands-on role requiring physical work including lifting equipment up to ~20kg.
• Valid C+E license and in-date CPC and Tacho card are required.

Responsibilities

• Distribute eggs from Breeder Farms to Hatchery.
• Deliver chicks to company and contract broiler farms.
• Deliver eggs safely to the hatchery while following health and safety standards.
• Ensure loads are secured and PPE is worn as specified.
• Work within time schedules and comply with Working Time Directive.

Skills

Self-motivated

Flexible

Committed

Reliable

Tools

C+E license

CPC

Tacho card

Job description

Avara Foods is seeking a Class 1 Hatchery Driver to load, transport and deliver eggs and chicks between breeder farms and the hatchery in Buckinghamshire. You will operate within regulatory and company standards, ensuring safe handling of loads and professional conduct on farm sites.

The role requires flexibility for Sunday-Thursday shifts, lifting up to 20kg, and adherence to health and safety protocols. Training and development are provided from day one.