Key Role Objective
Transport Live birds in the most effective manner, ensuring all standards are met and poultry welfare of the highest standards are always displayed.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Transporting live birds from farm to factory.
Fulfill all legal and procedural obligations relating to road transport operations
Report any medical conditions to that may impact on your licence to DVLA and Manager without delay
Safeguard bird welfare at all times while being transported
Accurate completion of defect reports
Accurate weighing of trailers.
Clean and disinfect own vehicle to high standards as and when required.
Loading and unloading of Moffat Mounty forklifts (Where applicable).
Safe transportation of live birds.
Observe and comply with all road/transport regulations and laws
Comply with all standards (internal, external and customer) and to ensure that all H2S policies and procedures are adhered to.
Understand and accurate completion of load delivery documentation.
Washing vehicles and trailers and shunting as required.
Follow Company health and safety and environmental procedures.
Report all accidents without delay to the Transport Supervisor.
Report all malpractice, unhygienic or unsafe acts to the Transport Supervisor.
Apply and follow Company rules and procedures at all times
Comply fully with any external enforcement agency.
Maintain good housekeeping standards.
Observe all hygiene and bio-security precautions.
Attend Company Occupational Health Providers for employee medical as requested
Attend training courses which are determined as appropriate by the Company
Undertake any other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the position
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Appropriate class of driving licence
Complete up to date DCPC training
Sufficient understanding in the use of tachographs
Excellent understanding of welfare issues and certificate of competence
. Contracted to work at such times and on such days as notified to you, normally alternating weeks Sunday - Thursday and Monday to Friday .we require our drivers to have a great deal of flexibility regarding their working hours, which will include evenings and weekends.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,423.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Life insurance
Referral programme
Experience:
Driving: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Driver CPC (required)
HGV Class 1 Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: JV3368