Distribution Driver HGV

Avara Foods Ltd; Westbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Distribution Driver to join their dynamic team at the Westbury Mill site. This physically demanding role involves delivering feed to various farms across the UK while adhering to strict health and safety regulations. With guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime, this position offers a secure contract and a chance to be part of a committed team. If you possess a C+E license and have experience in Class 1 driving, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital operation in the agricultural sector.

Benefits

Training and development from day one

Secure contract with guaranteed hours

Free on-site parking

£1.25 shift premium (between 6pm - 6am)

Qualifications

• C+E license and in-date CPC and Tacho card required.
• Experience in Class 1 driving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivering feed safely to farms while adhering to health and safety standards.
• Ensuring products are delivered safely and on time across the UK.
• Reporting vehicle issues and maintaining a professional image.

Skills

C+E license

Experience in Class 1

Health and Safety standards

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Job description

About the Role:

Do you want to earn a minimum of £850 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?

• £17.60per hour
• £1.25 shift premium (between 6pm - 6am)
• Training and development from day one
• Secure contract, guaranteed hoursand 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 Responsibilitiesinclude:

• 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.

Apply today!