Overview
ForFarmers, Newcastle-under-Lyme, England, United Kingdom
Job title: HGV Driver
Location: Newcastle Under Lyme
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (44 hours per week)
Reporting to: Transport Manager
Your role
As a driver you will be delivering our customer orders, directly to farm, accurately and on time. Build strong relationships between departments and with customers to resolve queries where possible. You will champion safe working and eco-driving.
Your responsibilities
* LGV Driving: All legal requirements to be met fully. Consideration for other road users and members of the public. Clear, accurate completion of tachograph records, manual entries and defect reports. Vehicles to be operated within relevant speed and weight limits at all times. Nights out will be involved.
* Feed Delivery: Accurate, safe working on customers farms. Care to be taken at all times to achieve correct bins for feed and UFAS compliance. Safety of farm employees, children and stock are paramount. Damage to buildings or other property to be avoided.
* Paperwork: All delivery records, cleaning records, defect reports etc., to be completed accurately, in full and on time.
* Health & Safety: Comply fully with company & customer health and safety policies. Environment: Fully adhere to rules set out in the site IPPC, comply with company environment policy and assist the transport manager to improve the site EMS.
Your profile
* Essential:
o Qualification: C+E licence
o Ownership of a digital Tachograph Card
o Driver certificate of Professional Competence
o Regular driving of LGV’s
o Fluent in English; clear communication with colleagues and customers
o Excellent communication skills
o Ability to comply with legislation
o Professional conduct and high standards
Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme (support on a range of topics)
* Varied and engaging work
* Option to enhance your pension after 12 months service (increased employer contributions)
* Opportunities to grow personally and develop within the business
* Cycle to work scheme
* B&Q Trade card offering 10% discounts in-store and online
* And much more
About ForFarmers
ForFarmers produces feed for cattle, pigs and poultry in both conventional and organic livestock farming. A great deal of knowledge, research and innovation goes into producing high-quality animal feed. ForFarmers invests in these areas to support farming communities.
Proud values
* PASSIONATE: Working for ForFarmers is a passion; we push back boundaries and go the extra mile for customers, suppliers and colleagues.
* RESPONSIBLE: We help farmers work sustainably and take care of customers and stakeholders to achieve the best, most efficient outcomes.
* OPEN-MINDED: We adapt to the needs of the industry and listen to opportunities and expectations.
* UNITED: We work as one team with colleagues and customers toward shared goals.
* DELIVERING: We get things done with respect, honesty and directness.
Applications: We welcome enquiries from everyone. To apply, please see our website Vacancies | Working at ForFarmers. If sponsorship is required, assess eligibility on Gov.uk. Please indicate if you need reasonable adjustments in participation. We encourage early applications as closing dates vary. ForFarmers UK Limited, Horizon House, Fred Castle Way, Rougham Industrial Estate, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9ND.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Animal Feed Manufacturing
We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone.
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