Distribution Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay rate

Overtime opportunities

Weekly pay

Paid lunch breaks

Pension scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Avara Foods Limited is recruiting a Class 1 Hatchery Driver for our Quainton hatchery in Buckinghamshire. You will transport eggs from breeder farms to the hatchery and deliver chicks to company and contract farms, operating to company standards.

This full-time role starts early (05:00–09:00) with a guaranteed 50 hours per week and weekly pay. A valid C+E licence with CPC/Tacho, plus up to 2 years’ Class 1 experience, is required; you must be flexible, reliable and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence with in-date CPC and Tacho card.
• 2 years’ experience in Class 1 driving (desirable).
• Self-motivated, flexible, reliable.

Responsibilities

• Distribute eggs from breeder farms to the hatchery.
• Deliver chicks to company and contract broiler farms.
• Deliver eggs safely to the hatchery.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Ensure the security of loads at all times.
• Ensure the correct protective equipment is worn as specified.
• Work effectively within time schedules and legislative standards, including the Working Time Directive.
• Present a professional image of the company on all farms and liaise with site managers as required.

Skills

Class 1 driving

C+E licence with CPC & Tacho

Job description

About the Role:

Start your career with Avara Foods and join the driving force behind our success

As one of the UK's largest food businesses, we are playing a critical role in keeping the nation fed. We are continuing to operate and are looking for motivated people to join our team as a Class 1 Hatchery Driver based at our Hatchery in Quainton, Buckinghamshire. With ambitious growth plans, we are continually investing in our facilities and our people, with opportunities to develop and build your career with us.

What’s in it for you?

• Hourly pay rate: £18.40
• Anti-social premium of £1.25 per hour between 6pm and 6am
• A guarantee of 50 hours per week
• Paid weekly
• Paid lunch breaks
• Opportunities for overtimeEmployee benefits include a competitive pension and access to lifestyle and wellbeing resources
• A safe, dynamic working environment
• Training and development opportunities from day one

Working Hours

Full-time role
Monday to Friday with start times between 05:00 and 09:00. Flexibility is required.

Purpose of the role

As a Class 1 Driver, the purpose of this role is to safely collect and deliver eggs from breeder farms to the hatchery and deliver chicks to both company and contract broiler farms, working within company and legislative standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Distribution of eggs from various breeder farms to the hatchery
• Deliver chicks to company and contract broiler farms
• Deliver eggs safely to the hatchery
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained at all times
• Ensure the security of loads at all times
• Ensure the correct protective equipment is worn as specified
• Work effectively within time schedules and legislative standards, including the Working Time Directive
• Present a professional image of the company on all farms and liaise with site managers as required

What we are looking for:

• A valid C+E licence with in-date CPC and Tacho card
• 2 years’ experience in Class 1 driving (desirable)
• Self-motivated, flexible, committed and reliable

This is a hands-on role and involves manual processes, including lifting equipment of up to 20kg. You will also be required to work independently on farm sites.

A little about us

Avara Foods supplies chicken and turkey to the nation’s most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, including feed mills, farms, hatcheries, and factories, with associated transport and logistics functions employing more than 7,000 people.

Important:

Due to bird welfare requirements, you must not own any avian pets or poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.