Technical Distribution Driver

Avara Foods; Telford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking a Technical Driver for our Telford site to ensure safe and efficient delivery of products to customer and company sites across the UK, with coverage for Shunting operations.

The role runs Monday to Friday evenings, requiring flexibility in start times and a solid understanding of driver hours and regulations. You will work within a leading UK food manufacturer known for quality and compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Shunting cover.
• Locate 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.
• 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.

Skills

Class 1 experience

CPC and tachograph knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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.

About Our Supply Chain

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

Monday-Friday with start times between 17:00 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.