Full Time | Based in Telford | Mon – Fri | No Overnight Stays | Competitive Pay | Career Stability | Home Every Evening
Drive with Purpose. Handle with Care. Join Pickstock.
At Pickstock, we’re proud to be a leading UK processor of high-quality, sustainably produced British beef. Based in Telford, our family‑owned business puts high welfare, environmental responsibility and professionalism at the heart of everything we do.
We’re now looking for a reliable and experienced Class 1 (C&E) Driver to join our team. No livestock experience? No problem. We will provide full training and support to help you build the skills required to transport livestock safely and confidently.
If you’re a capable driver with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As an HGV Driver at Pickstock Telford, you’ll play a key role in our supply chain, transporting livestock between farms, collection centres and our Telford site.
This is a hands on, practical role where you’ll receive full training in livestock handling, ensuring all transport is carried out safely, professionally and in line with all welfare standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely load, transport and unload livestock (full training provided)
- Ensure journeys are completed on time and in line with all welfare regulations
- Perform routine vehicle and trailer inspections, including cleaning and disinfection
- Maintain accurate records (logbooks, run sheets, fuel receipts, tachograph data)
- Drive responsibly in all weather and road conditions
- Keep vehicle in excellent condition, inside and out
- Follow all legal driving hour and tachograph regulations
What You’ll Need
- Full UK Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Category C&E (Class 1) licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Digital tachograph card
- Experience in HGV driving (Class 1)
- Willingness to learn and undertake livestock training
- Animal transport qualification or licence
Personal Qualities
- Calm, patient and willing to work with animals
- Reliable and safety‑conscious
- Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic
- Positive attitude and openness to learning new skills
What We Offer
- Monday to Friday schedule, with occasional weekend work as needed
- Stable daytime hours (usually 6am – 6pm) – home every night
- Full livestock handling training provided
- Modern, well‑maintained fleet
- Supportive, down to earth team culture
- Free on site parking
- Staff referral programme
- Opportunities for additional training and development
- Staff Meat Box Scheme
Location
Pickstock Telford is based in Telford, Shropshire. You’ll need to be able to commute reliably or plan to relocate before starting.
Apply today and join a company where experience, welfare and trust go hand in hand.
