Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced LGV class 1 drivers. Working 48 hours per week, on a 3 week rotating shift pattern, to allow for work life balance and the opportunity to maximise earning potential with enhanced overtime pay.
Job Purpose and Impact:
You will be a key player in the Company’s own transport operation. You will champion safe working and eco-driving, whilst building strong relationships with key stakeholders and representing the business on customer farms and at supplier stores.
Key Accountabilities:
- Safety, Health and Environment - ensuring you champion a safety first culture, to provide a safe working environment for yourself and others: on site, at customer premises, and on the public highway, in line with all Company and regulatory standards
- Driving - complying with all road traffic regulations and relevant legislation related to EU Drivers’ Hours and the Working Time Directive, ensuring accurate completion of tachograph records, manual entries, defect reports etc
- Feed Delivery - ensuring accurate and safe working on farms to ensure customer requirements are met in line with relevant feed safety regulations
- Paperwork - ensuring all delivery records, cleaning records etc. are completed accurately, in full and on time
- Cost and Efficiency - demonstrate efficient and cost effective driver behaviours in line with Company KPI's
Essential Requirements:
- LGV Class 1 (C & E entitlement) driving license
- Driver CPC qualification
- Good geographical knowledge and confidence with rural routes
- Positive, flexible, and excellent communication skills
- Physically active, due to the hands on requirements when on farm
Desirable Requirements:
- 2+ years of regular Class 1 LGV driving
- Experience with bulk blowers, tippers and/or other pneumatic discharge equipment
- Knowledge of agricultural distribution
- Experience of multi drop deliveries
Your Working Pattern:
- Week One- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Week Two- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week Three- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Due to the nature of the role there will be an ad-hoc requirement to night out.
Your Benefits:
- Excellent remuneration package
- Enhanced Overtime Pay
- Company pension scheme
- Paid breaks
- Night out allowance
- Free on-site parking
Full-time, permanent position with a salary from £39,037.44 per year
Application deadline: 06/05/2024