HGV Driver (Relief)

Dyson Farming; Carrington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Charitable giving via payroll

Cycling to work scheme

Free annual flu jab

Free eye test

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to product discounts

Organised social events

Free parking

Job summary

A family-owned agricultural business in Carrington seeks a part-time Relief Driver. The role involves hauling commodities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a UK driving licence with CE entitlement and at least 3 years of experience in a similar position. Benefits include a pension scheme and product discounts.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience and knowledge of tipping.
• Professional manner and ability to work under initiative.
• Professional manner.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks.
• Ability to work under own initiative but also as part of the wider DFL team.
• UK driving licence with full CE entitlement including CPC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Haulage of bulk commodities and liquid from farms.
• Manage workload under supervision of Transport Manager.
• Complete all required paperwork timely.
• Weighing products in/out of store and meet delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate with Farming and AD teams for efficient haulage operations.
• Maintain high standard of vehicle appearance inside and out.
• Comply with DFL Driver’s Handbook and report defects.

Skills

Haulage of bulk commodities

Excellent organizational skills

Proactive approach

UK driving licence with full CE entitlement

Job description

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Dyson Farming is a family‑owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon‑neutral, high‑technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever‑closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.

Relief Driver Role

This role will be a relief driver to cover holidays; the successful candidate must be able to be flexible. This role will be on a zero hours contract.

Requirements

• Haulage of bulk commodities and liquid from our farms to internal stores and customers, the business harvests crops 10 months of the year with the bulk moved via HGV.
• Managing your own workload under the supervision of the Transport Manager in accordance with all working time legislation applicable to your position.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety.
• Complete all required paperwork in a well presented and timely manner.
• Weighing products in and out of store, meeting delivery deadlines, and ensuring the correct maintenance of vehicles.
• Coordination with the Farming and AD teams to ensure efficient operation of the haulage department.
• Ensure the high standard of appearance of DFL vehicles is maintained inside and out.
• Compliance with the DFL Driver’s Handbook, reporting of defects, other haulage and driving duties as required.

Person Specification

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience and knowledge of tipping.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Professional manner.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks.
• Ability to work under own initiative but also as part of the wider DFL team.
• To hold a current UK driving licence with full CE entitlement to included CPC qualification.

Benefits

• Pension scheme;
• Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn);
• Cycling to work scheme;
• Free annual flu jab;
• Free eye test;
• Employee Assistant Programme;
• Access to product discounts;
• Organised social events;
• Free parking;

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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