Class 1 / HGV Driver Days Opportunity - Arla Foods, Burton Upon Trent Inbound

TG Arla; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy producer in the UK is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver to join their Bulk Farm Driver team at the Burton transport hub. You will be responsible for collecting raw milk from farmers, working a 4 on 2 off shift pattern, and ensuring safety and quality in the supply chain. The role offers competitive pay, benefits including pension scheme and sick pay, and opportunities for development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Uniform and PPE supplied

Drivers CPC cost covered

Access to benefits portal

24/7 Employee support

Qualifications

• Motivated team player with a Class 1 License.
• Understanding of supply chain processes.
• Ability to communicate well with others.

Responsibilities

• Collect raw milk from Farmer Owners.
• Work on a 4 on 2 off pattern.
• Participate in training and development activities.

Skills

Class 1 License

Teamwork

Understanding supply chain processes

Adhering to health and safety rules

Job description

Mon - Fri - Day shift rate, £19.28

Mon - Fri - Night shift rate, £19.50

Saturday - Day shift rate, £20.32

Saturday - Night shift rate, £22.49

Sunday - Day shift rate, £21.04

Sunday - Night shift rate, £22.43

Bank holiday - Day shift rate, £22.86

Bank holiday - Night shift rate, £25.17

4 on 2 off rolling Rota. Minimum 10.5 hours per shift, Guaranteed 42hrs per week

Rest day working premium payment £46.90

24 days holiday and 8 Bank holidays per year.

Day shift – Start times from 01:00 – 06:00

Do you want to be at the forefront of the UK’s Biggest Dairy and take a change from city driving to working in the countryside and breathing in the fresh air?

Join our Bulk Farm Driver team at our Burton Inbound transport hub as a Class 1 HGV Driver and you will contribute to making food that is loved by millions, where we all work together in helping to ‘Feed the Nation’.

You will be collecting raw milk from our Farmer Owners, join us and become a “VIP on the journey from Cow to Cup”.

Become part of “ONETEAM ARLA” with the added benefits of being an Arla employee

Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Uniform Supplied & PPE supplied

Drivers CPC cost covered by the company

License renewal cost covered by the company

Access to the My benefits portal, which include cycle to work scheme, Net salary tech deals and discounts at high street and online retailers

24/7/365 Employee assistant support from our Helpdesk

We’re one of the world’s biggest dairy producers. Join our Bulk Farm Driver team at our Burton Upon Trent transport hub as a Class 1 HGV Bulk Farm Collection Driver.

Create the Future
As a key member of our Logistics operation and an ambassador for Arla across the UK, you will work as part of a larger driver team, collecting raw milk from our dairy producers and transporting it to our manufacturing sites. We are looking for both day shift and night shift drivers working a 4 on 2 off pattern and a minimum of 42hrs per week. You’ll promote our culture and values every day and be willing to participate in training and business development activities. As a forward thinker, you will be confident to challenge the status quo and improve our ways of working and be willing to go the extra mile for our farmer owners and colleagues alike.

Grow with Arla
We’re committed to professional development, training and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favorite brands in a way that makes things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

You are
A motivated team player with a Class 1 License, who knows about supply chain processes and adhering to health and safety rules. It’s therefore vital you can understand and read all signage, and communicate well with others, especially as our sites run on teamwork. What’s more, you’re as serious about quality as we are - and ready to work hard to achieve it. If this sounds like you, you could be just what we are looking for to help drive and deliver our ambitious growth agenda.

Apply
Online as soon as possible please. We are looking to recruit a few roles so applications will be dealt with as soon as they are received. We look forward to hearing from you.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.