We’re looking for a professional Class 1 Livestock Driver to join our team, operating from our base near Pocklington (Circa 5 mins drive from Pocklington, 25 mins from York, 30 mins from Driffield, Beverley and Howden.)
This is a key role in our operation, moving pigs between our farms and to abattoirs across England.
The role
As a Livestock Driver, you will:
- Be allocated your own vehicle from a modern, well-maintained fleet
- Load, transport and unload pigs safely and efficiently (farm-to-farm and farm-to-abattoir)
- Move livestock between our farms and to abattoirs, with a mix of local roads, farm access and main routes
- Complete wash-out/clean down of vehicle and trailer in line with biosecurity and hygiene requirements
- Work to high standards of animal welfare, professionalism and compliance
Working pattern
- Monday to Friday (predominantly)
- Nights out required - Typically 0–4 nights out per week (depending on routes/workload)
What we’re looking for
- Class 1 (C+E) licence – minimum 1 year experience
- Driver CPC (in date)
- A sound understanding of drivers’ hours, tachographs and the Working Time Directive, with a professional approach to compliance
- Comfortable being “hands on” with livestock
- A professional, dependable approach and the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a practical, hands-on role
Training and support
- Training provided for livestock work (if needed) – we will support the right driver to settle into livestock handling
- A strong focus on preventative maintenance, delivered through our in-house workshop, keeping vehicles safe and compliant
- A supportive team and a business that takes driver welfare seriously
What we offer
- Competitive salary – starting at £45,000 to increase after successful completion of probationary period
- Night out allowance
- Bonus scheme