Technical Distribution Driver

Avara Foods Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods Limited is seeking a Technical Driver to safely deliver products across the UK. The role covers shunting and trailer movement, ensuring correct fridge temperatures, and liaising with security, despatch and transport to ensure timely turnarounds.

You'll work on a roster with start times between 18:00 and 21:00, and you must have Class 1 driving experience, CPC and tachograph cards, and a clear driving record. Flexibility with start times is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Class 1 driving experience.
• Current CPC and tachograph cards held.
• No more than 6 points on licence, no IN or DR.
• Good working knowledge of driver hours and regulations.
• Flexibility around start times in line with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Shunting cover and locate trailers on loading bays.
• Set the fridge to the correct temperature and check fuel levels on trailers.
• Organise the goods yard trailer parks and liaise with Security, Despatch and Transport for timely turnarounds.
• Complete walk around checks, maintain records via digi card, and report defects promptly.
• Maintain a professional company image and communicate effectively with internal and external teams.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Driver hours knowledge

Tools

CPC card

Tacho card

Job description

About the Role:

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A little about our Telford site:

Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford, is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.

We've recently invested £2.3 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

About the role

As a Technical driver you will ensure our product is delivered safely and effectively to customer and company sites around the UK, whilst ensuring cover for our Shunting operation

Working Hours

4o4o with start times between 18:00 and 21:00 on a roster basis

Key responsibilities will include:

• Shunting cover
• Locate of trailers on loading bays
• Set the fridge to the correct temperature
• Check fuel levels on trailers
• Organise the goods yard trailer parks
• Liaising with Security, Despatch and Transport to ensure a timely turnaround of trailers on and off-loading bays.

Along with the below driver responsibilities:

• Completing walk around checks and ensuring the security of your load.
• Updating and maintaining your work record through digi card downloads and completion of driver envelopes.
• Reporting of defects in a timely manner.
• Upholding a professional company image.
• Maintaining good communication with internal and external teams.

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 1 years' Class 1 experience.
• Current valid CPC and tacho cards.
• No more than 6 points (Including no IN or DR)
• A good working knowledge of driver hours and regulations.
• Flexibility around start times in line with business needs.

All of our Operational facilities are Covid secure. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.