Class 1 Hatchery Driver - Eggs & Chicks Delivery (Evenings)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Pension

Wellbeing resources

Training from day one

Safe working environment

Job summary

Avara Foods is hiring a Class 1 Hatchery Driver for the Shobdon Hatchery in Herefordshire. You will transport eggs from breeders to the hatchery and deliver chicks to farms, upholding safety and company standards. The role includes manual handling and farm-site work.

Expect an hourly pay of £18.48 with a £1.25 uplift for unsocial hours, paid weekly, with overtime opportunities and ongoing training from day one.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E license with in-date CPC and Tacho card.
• Self-motivated, flexible, committed and reliable.
• Able to lift equipment up to 20 kg and work independently on farm sites.

Responsibilities

• Distribute eggs from breeders to Hatchery.
• Deliver chicks to company and contract broiler farms.
• Deliver eggs safely to the hatchery.
• Maintain health and safety standards at all times.
• Ensure loads are secure during handling.

Skills

Self-motivated

Flexible

Reliable

Tools

C+E license

CPC

Tacho card

Job description

Avara Foods is hiring a Class 1 Hatchery Driver for the Shobdon Hatchery in Herefordshire. You will transport eggs from breeders to the hatchery and deliver chicks to farms, upholding safety and company standards. The role includes manual handling and farm-site work.

Expect an hourly pay of £18.48 with a £1.25 uplift for unsocial hours, paid weekly, with overtime opportunities and ongoing training from day one.