HGV Driver - Class 1

Nutreco; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal nutrition, Nutreco, is seeking a Truck Driver to transport and deliver goods efficiently and safely across various locations. The role includes vehicle maintenance, documenting deliveries, and adhering to safety standards. Join a global team that values innovation and quality in animal nutrition solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in transporting goods by truck.
• Understanding of safety regulations and vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Loads and transports goods according to shipping documents.
• Performs vehicle maintenance and checks compliance with regulations.
• Delivers goods to customers and maintains trip reports.

Skills

Safety awareness

Regulatory compliance

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

The Truck Driver transports and delivers goods (bulk and general cargo), both raw materials and finished goods (from supplier to business, business site to business site, and business to customer) according to data on the shipping documents to ensure timely, efficient, and safe transport and delivery.

Job Description:

Documentation:

• Receives documents, materials, and oral instructions from supervisor or expedition planner.
• Checks documents for the correctness of required data for the drive.
• Checks documents for customer ambiguities and reports anomalies to the expedition planner or manager.
• Submits documents and materials (bills / return forms, trip reports, vehicle registration, etc.) to the expedition planner or manager.

Transport:

• Loads the truck / supervises loading by warehouse staff according to data in the documents.
• Checks cargo packing for quality and reports abnormalities to supervisor.
• Transports goods by truck, combination, or trailer, considering truck properties and local traffic conditions.
• Delivers goods within specified times to domestic and international customers.
• Unloads the truck or oversees unloading at designated locations, possibly with a forklift, considering customer requirements.
• Returns goods from customers and other sites.
• Unloads raw materials, packaging, pallets, containers, and returns to appropriate locations.

Maintenance:

• Ensures vehicle availability, plans regular maintenance, and reports serious issues.
• Checks engine operation and truck condition (oil levels, lights, etc.).
• Performs daily cleaning, maintenance, and fuel management; ensures trucks are clean and empty before loading.
• Detects and repairs minor faults or arranges repairs with the garage through the supervisor.

Safety and Regulations:

• Follows all safety and traffic regulations to ensure safety of goods, traffic, and self.
• Maintains and files trip reports (fuel, delivery times, visits, damage, etc.).
• Handles tachograph discs and regulatory equipment according to regulations.

Organization:

Trouw Nutrition is a global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes, and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. We provide species-specific nutritional solutions that boost productivity and support animal health throughout all life stages. With locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees, our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status, or other protected statuses. We are committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process upon request and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.