Live Bird Transport Driver & Catch Team Support

Inghams Chickens; Matamata; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on Inghams product

Job summary

Inghams Chickens is seeking a Live Bird Truck Driver to transport live birds between breeder farm sites across the Matamata region. You will also assist catching teams, help load/unload forklifts, and follow biosecurity and animal welfare policies to ensure safe operations.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a rotational roster with early starts; occasional Saturday work may be required. A Class 5 licence and OSH/forklift endorsements are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Class 5 licence (minimum).
• OSH and forklift endorsements.
• Experience driving Road Ranger gearbox.
• Confident driving in confined spaces and reversing with a trailer.
• Experience in livestock or poultry industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Transport live birds between breeder farm sites safely and on schedule.
• Support the catching teams during each catch, including loading and unloading forklifts and equipment.
• Adhere to our biosecurity processes and policies at every site you visit.
• Follow our Animal Welfare policies and procedures at all times.
• Operate forklifts in confined spaces and sheds while on site.

Skills

Class 5 licence

OSH awareness

Forklift operation

Trailer reversing

Biosecurity awareness

Livestock experience

Tools

Forklift

Road Ranger gearbox

Trailer

Job description

Inghams Chickens is seeking a Live Bird Truck Driver to transport live birds between breeder farm sites across the Matamata region. You will also assist catching teams, help load/unload forklifts, and follow biosecurity and animal welfare policies to ensure safe operations.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a rotational roster with early starts; occasional Saturday work may be required. A Class 5 licence and OSH/forklift endorsements are essential.