HGV Driver

Cranswick Country Foods; Watton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Watton seeks a Long Distance HGV Livestock Driver to transport livestock across the UK. The role requires a C + E (CLASS 1) Licence and flexibility with working hours. Candidates should have good teamwork skills and a passion for animal welfare. The company offers a competitive pay structure, various employee benefits, and training for the right applicant. This is a full-time position with a shift pattern including weekdays and occasional weekends.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Wellbeing discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted local gym membership

Death in service insurance

Enhanced holiday after 5 years

Qualifications

• Must have a C + E (CLASS 1) Licence.
• Willingness to work early mornings and nights out.
• Experience preferred but training available.

Responsibilities

• Transport livestock around the UK.
• Plan routes daily.
• Work as part of a team.

Skills

Animal welfare understanding

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Current CPC

C + E (CLASS 1) Licence

Job description

Date posted: 12 September 2025

Pay: £204.00 per day

Job Description

About Cranswick Country Foods:

Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday with occasional weekend work.

Pay and benefits

• Salary - Up to £261.20 per day
• Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
• Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted share scheme
• Opportunity to purchase extra holiday
• Discounted local gym membership
• Death in service insurance
• Enhanced holiday after 5 years’ service

Job requirements of Long Distance HGV Livestock Driver

• To transport livestock around the UK
• Planning route on a day-to-day basis
• Work as part of a team
• Have a good understanding and passion for animal welfare
• Flexibility with weekend availability (with notice given)

What you will need

• C + E (CLASS 1) Licence
• Willing to do early mornings and have nights out
• Previous experience preferred but training can be given to suitable applicant
• Flexible attitude to work
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Current CPC

Closing Date: 31st October (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )

Job Type: Full-time