Driver - Four Crosses

Arla Group; Four Crosses; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension (6% min)

Benefits portal

23 days holiday

DCPC training

Uniform & PPE

Job summary

Arla Foods is hiring Class 1 HGV drivers for our Four Crosses depot on a full-time, permanent basis. You will join the Inbound Logistics team, collecting raw milk from local farmer owners and delivering to the dairy.

We operate a 5 on, 3 off rota with day and night shifts; weekend and bank holiday work earns premium payments. We offer a competitive pension, benefits portal, 23 days holiday, DCPC training, and uniform/PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Class 1 License, tacho card and a valid CPC.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes and health & safety rules.
• Able to understand signage and communicate with colleagues and customers.
• Commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive to local Arla farms to collect raw milk from farmer owners.
• Deliver milk to the dairy for processing and distribution.
• Work within the Inbound Logistics team and support operations on a 5 on, 3 off rota.
• Be available for day and night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays with premium pay.

Skills

Class 1 License

Tacho Card

CPC

Job description

Introduction

Arla Foods currently have opportunities for Class 1 HGV drivers to join our Four Crosses Depot on a full time and permanent basis. We are looking for both drivers for both our day and night shifts, working a 5 on, 3 off shift pattern.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of our Inbound Logistics team, driving to our local Arla farms to collect raw milk from our farmer owners to then be delivered to our dairy where it will be then produce our wide range of dairy products.

You will join our Four Crosses Logistics Team, with our Operations manager, Shift Managers, Leading hands and our other HGV Drivers who are all working tirelessly helping to Feed the Nation.

What we are looking for

• A motivated individual with a Class 1 License, tacho card and a valid CPC
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes and sticking to health and safety rules
• Abele to understanding all signage, and communicate well with others, internal colleagues and external customers alike
• You’re as serious about quality as we are

This role is on a rota basis. Please be aware that the role does include weekend and Bank holiday working within your role. (Premium shift payments are made for these days)

What will you get?

• A company pension with up to 6% contribution by Arla, plan options now include our new sustainable pension fund
• Access to the My benefits portal , which include bike to work scheme, net salary tech deals and Reward and recognition payments
• 23 days holiday
• Free DCPC module each year
• Comprehensive uniform and PPE provided

Please see pay rates below

• Monday - Friday (Days) - £17.10ph, Monday - Friday (Nights) - £19.90ph
• Saturday (Days) - £19.15ph, Saturday (Nights) - £21.97ph
• Sunday (Days) - £20.35ph, Sunday (Nights) - £23.16ph
• Bank holiday (Days) - £22.23ph, Bank holiday (Nights) £25.04ph

Grow with Arla! We're committed to professional development, training and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you'll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favourite brands in a way that makes things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

Things We’d Love To Tell You About Arla

• We are a farmer- owned cooperative. That means we are committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk.
• We experimented with bio powered trucks (google it- you won't regret it), and built the world’s first ever 100% carbon neutral dairy. All as part of our ongoing commitment to combatting climate change.
• We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brands.
• We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe.

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.