Livestock HGV Class 1 Driver – £50k+ & Flexible Shifts

Pilgrim's Europe; Halesworth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Modern fleet of units and trailers

Minimum 31 days holiday

Life assurance & Pension

Discount & Wellbeing schemes

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is hiring a permanent Class 1 (C&E) Livestock Driver based near Halesworth, Suffolk. The role focuses on safe loading, transport integrity, and animal welfare, with a strong emphasis on compliance and efficiency.

We offer a competitive package with pay in excess of £50,000 p.a., overnight subsistence of £30 per night, and reimbursement of necessary expenses. Training is provided to successful candidates to support livestock haulage responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1 (C&E) licence and CPC with tachograph card.
• Physically fit with good communication and geography knowledge.
• Willing to work patterns including nights; training provided for livestock haulage.

Responsibilities

• Safe loading and unloading of animals following health and safety standards.
• Ensure all loads are collected and delivered on time.
• Complete daily vehicle safety inspections and record accurately.
• Washing and disinfecting vehicles per biosecurity standards.
• Maintain high welfare standards for livestock during transport.
• Adhere to company SOPs and drivers’ hours rules.
• Complete all required movement paperwork correctly.

Skills

CPC licence

Digital tachograph card

Class 1 (C&E) licence

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Geographical knowledge

Initiative

Tachograph legislation knowledge

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is hiring a permanent Class 1 (C&E) Livestock Driver based near Halesworth, Suffolk. The role focuses on safe loading, transport integrity, and animal welfare, with a strong emphasis on compliance and efficiency.

We offer a competitive package with pay in excess of £50,000 p.a., overnight subsistence of £30 per night, and reimbursement of necessary expenses. Training is provided to successful candidates to support livestock haulage responsibilities.