Night Loader

An informal, no-nonsense and ambitious culture. Personal development through our Academies and other training courses. Colleagues who like to share their passion and knowledge with you. We work for the Future of Farming. Would you like to join us?

Based in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom.

The Night Loading role focuses on the loading and unloading of animal feed products. This role involves working night shifts to ensure timely and accurate preparation of animal feed for delivery, covering operations 7 days a week. The Night Loader plays a key role in ensuring our customers receive the correct products on time, every time.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the daily transport operation, ensuring scheduled deliveries are made on time and in full in line with customer SLAs.
• Manage the in-flight operation to ensure OTIF performance is achieved in line with company targets and post-journey analysis through live debriefing of drivers.
• Liaise with Transport Planners to ensure the plan is within the agreed parameters, being achievable, cost-effective and in line with industry protocol.
• Promote the safety culture through appropriate behaviours - hazard evaluations, behavioural observations & near-miss reporting.
• Work closely with approved third-party hauliers ensuring consistent service standards are maintained and cost control managed.
• Accurate data input and maintenance of appropriate systems – Tachomaster, Paragon, Fleetboard, Integrum, SAP & TUS.
• Assist Transport Manager with other general transport activities as required.
• Load and unload animal feed products safely and efficiently.
• Prepare and check orders for accuracy before dispatch.
• Operate pallet trucks or forklifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the warehouse, mill and bulk-out loading.
• Work as part of a team to meet nightly targets and deadlines.
• Assist mill operations where required.
• Other ad hoc tasks as requested.

Qualifications:

• Professional CPC National (desirable but the opportunity to acquire will be considered for the right candidate).
• Driving Licence C + E.
• A good standard of secondary school education.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of drivers hours.
• Good geographical knowledge.

Personal Characteristics:

• Positive and engaging personality.
• Organised and methodical.
• Analytical mind-set.
• Confident in engaging with drivers.
• Relishes a challenge.
• Keen to learn and progress within business.
• Able to stay calm under pressure.
• Team player.
• KPI focused & driven.
• Flexibility in hours will be required as circumstances dictate, including some weekend working.

About ForFarmers:

ForFarmers produces feed for cattle, pigs and poultry in both conventional and organic livestock farming. An awful lot of knowledge, research and innovation has gone into one of those seemingly simple-looking chunks of animal feed. And these are the kind of things we, as a company, invest a great deal in.

What are the benefits of working for ForFarmers UK?

• Employee Assistance Programme (offering support on a range of topics).
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Generous holiday allowance (35 days including bank holidays).
• Options 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.

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria on the Gov.UK website. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the application process.

What is ForFarmers’ job application process?

• Interested in the vacancy above? Click apply to begin your application! We will ask you to upload your Cover Letter and CV (in one file) and provide us with some personal details too. We will subsequently contact you to inform you whether or not we will be progressing your application.
• Online application: Make sure you have your Cover Letter and CV to hand.
• Initial informal conversation: An initial informal introduction to explore the role in more detail.
• Interview: You will be invited to a first stage interview with the hiring manager. Here we will provide you with more information on the role and our company whilst exploring what you can bring to the role should you be the successful candidate.
• Assessment: For some roles we may ask you to complete a short assessment style activity (such as a presentation on a given topic or an online activity). This may be incorporated into the first or second interview.
• Second interview: Where necessary, a second interview may be required.
• Offer proposal: If all goes to plan, we will inform you verbally that we would like to offer you the position and summarise the proposed offer! Congratulations, you’ve got the job. Once we have verbal acceptance, we will issue you a formal contract and work towards a start date that works for you.

Once you join us, you’ll be contributing to the Future of Farming!