Class 1 Hatchery Driver – Eggs & Chicks Delivery

Avara Foods; Leominster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Pension

Wellbeing resources

Safe working environment

Training and development

Job summary

Avara Foods is hiring a Class 1 Hatchery Driver at our Shobdon Hatchery in Herefordshire. You will collect and deliver eggs from breeder farms to the hatchery and transport chicks to both our farms and contract sites.

This hands-on role includes lifting and requires independence on farm sites. We offer an hourly rate with an unsocial hours uplift, weekly pay, overtime opportunities, a competitive pension, wellbeing resources, and a safe, supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, flexible and reliable.
• Hands-on role requiring lifting around 20 kgs.
• You will work independently on farm sites.

Responsibilities

• Distribute eggs from breeders to the hatchery.
• Deliver chicks to company and contract farms.
• Deliver eggs safely to the hatchery.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards at all times.
• Ensure loads are secured and use required PPE.
• Work within time schedules and company directives.

Skills

Self-motivated

Flexible

Reliable

Education

C+E license with CPC and Tacho card

Job description

Avara Foods is hiring a Class 1 Hatchery Driver at our Shobdon Hatchery in Herefordshire. You will collect and deliver eggs from breeder farms to the hatchery and transport chicks to both our farms and contract sites.

This hands-on role includes lifting and requires independence on farm sites. We offer an hourly rate with an unsocial hours uplift, weekly pay, overtime opportunities, a competitive pension, wellbeing resources, and a safe, supportive work environment.