HGV Driver - Class 1

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

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a dedicated Truck Driver to transport and deliver goods efficiently and safely. The role involves loading, maintaining the vehicle, and adhering to safety regulations. Join a global leader in animal nutrition and contribute to our mission of Feeding the Future.

Qualifications

• Ensures timely transport and delivery of goods.
• Adheres to safety and traffic regulations.
• Performs vehicle maintenance and checks.

Responsibilities

• Loads and transports goods according to shipping documents.
• Checks cargo packing and reports abnormalities.
• Maintains vehicle and ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

Documentation

Safety Regulations

Vehicle Maintenance

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 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 the loading by warehouse staff, according to data mentioned in the documents.
• Checks cargo packing for quality and reports abnormalities to supervisor.
• Transports goods by truck, combination, or trailer, considering the specific properties of the trucks (such as payload, weight, etc.) and local traffic conditions.
• Delivers goods within specified times to domestic and international customers.
• Unloads the truck or supervises unloading at assigned locations, possibly with a forklift, and handles bag unloading per customer requirements.
• Handles returns of goods to and from customer sites or other business locations.
• Unloads raw materials, packaging, pallets, containers, and returns to appropriate locations.

Maintenance:

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

Safety and Regulations:

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

Our 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 including feed concepts, products, and expertise. Our offerings support productivity and animal health across all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. With locations in 25 countries and about 5,000 employees, our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status, or other protected statuses. Please inform us if you require accommodation during recruitment. We are committed to complying with all applicable legislation, including accommodations for applicants with disabilities.