Evening Technical Driver – Shunting & Delivery

Avara Foods; Telford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking a Technical Driver for our Telford site to ensure safe and efficient delivery of products to customer and company sites across the UK, with coverage for Shunting operations.

The role runs Monday to Friday evenings, requiring flexibility in start times and a solid understanding of driver hours and regulations. You will work within a leading UK food manufacturer known for quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year Class 1 experience.
• Current valid CPC and tachograph cards.
• No more than 6 points (including no IN or DR).
• Good working knowledge of driver hours and regulations.
• Flexibility around start times in line with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Shunting cover.
• Locate trailers on loading bays.
• Set the fridge to the correct temperature.
• Check fuel levels on trailers.
• Organise the goods yard trailer parks.
• Liaising with Security, Despatch and Transport to ensure a timely turnaround of trailers on and off-loading bays.
• 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.

Skills

Class 1 experience

CPC and tachograph knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Avara Foods is seeking a Technical Driver for our Telford site to ensure safe and efficient delivery of products to customer and company sites across the UK, with coverage for Shunting operations.

The role runs Monday to Friday evenings, requiring flexibility in start times and a solid understanding of driver hours and regulations. You will work within a leading UK food manufacturer known for quality and compliance.