HGV Class 1 Driver

JR United Kingdom; Thetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pig production is seeking an HGV Class 1 Livestock and Feed Driver. The role involves transporting livestock and feed, ensuring animal welfare, and working primarily Monday to Friday. Candidates should possess a Class 1 licence, with training available for suitable applicants. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including pension contributions and a range of perks.

Benefits

Pension – 3% employer contributions / 5% employee contributions

Discounted shares scheme

Death in service insurance

Access to a wide range of perks and benefits

Discounted local gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Store discount

Qualifications

• C + E (Class 1) licence required.
• Previous experience preferred but training can be provided.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Transport livestock and feed around the East Anglia region.
• Ensure animal welfare during transport.
• Work Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work.

Skills

Animal welfare understanding

Flexibility

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Class 1 licence

Current CPC

Job description

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*About Wayland Farms:*
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

Wayland Farms Ltd is a pig production company passionate about breeding and nurturing the best pigs in the country. We are part of the successful Cranswick Plc., one of the largest food producers in Britain.

Job responsibilities of HGV Class 1 Livestock and Feed Driver:

1. Transport livestock and feed around the East Anglia region
2. Have a good understanding and passion for animal welfare
3. Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work
4. The role involves early starts but no nights out

What you will need:

1. C + E (Class 1) licence
2. Previous experience preferred but training can be provided to suitable applicants
3. Flexible attitude to work
4. Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
5. Current CPC

Pay and benefits:

1. Day rate to be discussed at interview
2. Pension – 3% employer contributions / 5% employee contributions
3. Discounted shares scheme
4. Death in service insurance
5. Access to a wide range of perks and benefits through the Feed your wellbeing platform
6. Discounted local gym membership

Interested?

Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to [emailprotected].

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.

Eligible for ‘Refer a Friend’ applications.

Job details:

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Benefits include cycle to work scheme, life insurance, on-site parking, referral programme, sick pay, store discount
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Licence/Certification: Class 1 License (preferred), CPC (preferred)
• Work Location: In person