Distribution Driver HGV

Avara Foods Ltd.; Westbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1.25 shift premium (6pm-6am)

Training and development from day one

Secure contract, guaranteed hours & OT

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd. is seeking a Distribution Driver for the Westbury Mill site in Wiltshire. The role involves delivering feed to farms across the UK, operating within a dark, dusty environment, and performing weighbridge and yard duties as required.

The position requires a valid C+E licence with CPC and Tacho card, and experience in Class 1 driving. It offers a secure contract, guaranteed hours, and potential overtime with on-site parking.

Qualifications

• C+E driving licence with valid CPC and tachograph card required.
• Class 1 driving experience essential.
• Reliable, self-motivated with flexible approach to hours.
• Compliance with driver regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver feed safely to farms and sites across the UK.
• Maintain health and safety standards at all times.
• Follow load security procedures.
• Ensure working hours comply with legal standards.
• Wear required PPE and adhere to site rules.
• Carry out weighbridge duties and general yard tasks as needed.

Skills

C+E license

CPC

Tacho card

Class 1 experience

Reliable & flexible

Job description

About The Role

Do you want to earn a minimum of £875 per week? We’re looking for a Distribution Driver to join our team at our Westbury Mill site in Wiltshire!

What’s in it for you?

• £18.25 per hour
• £1.25 shift premium (between 6pm - 6am)
• Training and development from day one
• Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
• Free on-site parking
• T’s & C’s apply

Working Hours

5 days & 50 hours per week

Week 1: Monday to Friday between 00:00 - 04:00 start

Week 2: Monday to Friday between 12:00 - 1600 start

About The Role

As a Distribution Driver operating from Westbury Mill, this role services a wide variety of Company and Contract farms, both within the Breeder and Broiler Division.

This is a physically demanding role that includes lifting and connecting pipes to associated feed bins in a dark wet dusty environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring our product is delivered safely to our customers and sites all around the UK, as well as adhering to all driver regulations always.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering feed safely to the farms whilst always maintaining Health and Safety standards.
• Always following the security requirements of your load.
• To make certain that working hours meet the required legal standards
• Ensuring the correct protective equipment provided is being worn continually.
• Working effectively within the time schedules so that all necessary farms can be serviced.
• Reporting any vehicle issues, or concerns.
• Presenting a professional image of the Company on all farms and to act as Company representative liaising with site manager as required.
• Assisting and carrying our weighbridge duties, when required
• General yard duties to assist in the running of the transport operations.
• To carry out a series of different tasks as required daily in accordance with customer specification and task procedures.

What are we looking for?

• C+E license, in date CPC and Tacho card
• Experience in Class 1
• You will be self-motivated, with an honest work ethic and have the ability to be flexible as the role requires.

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.