Distribution Driver

Avara Foods Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Unsocial hours pay

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Avara Foods Limited is seeking a Driver to deliver products safely and efficiently across the UK. The role operates Sunday to Thursday with 18:00–21:00 starts, offering competitive pay and benefits. You will perform daily checks, maintain records, and communicate with teams to ensure high service standards.

The position includes paid breaks, guaranteed hours, and ongoing CPC refreshers. We require at least 1 year of Class 1 experience, valid CPC and tachograph cards, and a clean license with no

Qualifications

• 1 year+ Class 1 driving experience.
• Current CPC and tachograph cards held.
• No more than 6 points on licence, including no IN or DR.
• Good working knowledge of driver hours and regulations.
• Flexible start times in line with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform walk around checks and ensure load security.
• Update and maintain records via digi card downloads and driver envelopes.
• Report defects promptly.
• Maintain a professional company image and appearance.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams.

Skills

Class 1 driving

CPC and tachograph

Job description

About the Role:

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A little about our Telford site:

Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford, is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.

We’ve recently invested £2.3 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

About the role

As a Driver you will ensure our product is delivered safely and effectively to customer and company sites around the UK.

Working Hours

Sunday-Thursday with start times between 18:00-21:00 on a roster basis

Key responsibilities will include:

• Completing walk around checks and ensuring the security of your load.
• Updating and maintaining your work record through digi card downloads and completion of driver envelopes.
• Reporting of defects in a timely manner.
• Upholding a professional company image.
• Maintaining good communication with internal and external teams.

What can we offer you?

• £16.90 per hour (paid weekly)
• Paid breaks
• Unsocial Payment when working unsocial hours
• Guaranteed hours (minimum of 50 per week)
• Company funded CPC refreshers and renewals.
• Earn £250 for every friend or family member you refer for a job with us*
• Training and development from day one and a secure contract
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free on-site parking
  *T's & C's apply

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 1 years’ Class 1 experience.
• Current valid CPC and tacho cards.
• No more than 6 points (Including no IN or DR)
• A good working knowledge of driver hours and regulations.
• Flexibility around start times in line with business needs.

All of our Operational facilities are Covid secure. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.