Delivery Driver (Class 2)

Frontier Agriculture Limited; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + 5 days optional

Learning & Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Pension with employer contributions up

Volunteer leave (up to 2 days)

Staff networks (LGBTQ+, Women, etc.)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye test vouchers

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture Limited is seeking a Delivery Driver to join our team at Hermitage on a permanent full-time basis.

You will deliver agricultural products to farms, coordinate routes with office and stores teams, and conduct vehicle checks while upholding high standards of customer service. This role requires full UK driving license and Category C entitlement, with LGV Cat C training provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license + Category C driving licence (LGV Cat C training provided for the right candidate).
• ADR & CPC (training provided).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; customer-focused service.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; comply with ICE values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of agricultural products to farms with care and accuracy.
• Plan and pick delivery routes with office and stores teams.
• Carry out vehicle checks and maintain safety standards.
• Provide high levels of customer service and act as the face of the company.
• Work flexible hours, including overtime during busy periods.
• Operate in alignment with health and safety policies.

Skills

Driving license (UK) & LGV Cat C

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADR

CPC

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Delivery Driver to join the Frontier team, based at Hermitage on a permanent full-timebasis.

You will be carrying out day-to-day activities of the site; to assist in the delivery of high standards of safety, quality and operations whilst being a part of a team that operates with integrity and accountability while delivering a high standard of customer service.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
• Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
• The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Womens network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Good communicator with the ability to consult with all team members and site management team
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines whilst maintaining Frontiers ICE values
• Adapts quickly and successfully to accommodate changing business and customer needs, whilst providing a responsive customer focussed service
• Works to accommodate the seasonal nature of Frontiers business
• Adopts a customer first mindset while ensuring that compliance is maintained at all times that where relevant all internal procedures are adhered to at all times
• The ability to work collaboratively with others and to work without supervision
• Full UK driving license + Category C driving licence (LGV Cat C training will be provided for the right candidate)
• ADR & CPC (will be provided for the right candidate)

Your Role

As a Delivery Driver your role will involve:

• Correctly delivering a range of agricultural products to farm (manual handling will be required)
• Working with our office and stores teams to pick and plan delivery routes
• Conducting vehicle checks
• Maintaining high standards of customer service whilst being the face of the company
• Flexibility with working hours during busy periods including overtime
Your Role

As a Delivery Driver your role will involve:

• Correctly delivering a range of agricultural products to farm (manual handling will be required)
• Working with our office and stores teams to pick and plan delivery routes
• Conducting vehicle checks
• Maintaining high standards of customer service whilst being the face of the company
• Flexibility with working hours during busy periods including overtime
• A strong focus on Health and Safety
• Assisting in all sites operational areas outside of peak times

Additional Information

About Us

Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion. With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.

Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer First and Expertise or ICE. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.