At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport hatching eggs and day-old chicks safely and efficiently.
- Company: Join a leading poultry company with a commitment to animal welfare.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, competitive pay, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on safety and bio-security protocols.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the poultry industry while driving and working independently.
- Qualifications: C&E (LGV) License, good communication skills, and transport operations knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
To transport the hatching eggs from Breeder farms to the hatchery and day old chicks from hatchery to Broiler farms.
To gain a full understanding of poultry in MP. Contribute to that department by developing requisite skills in this area in line with MP competency framework.
To drive the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner at all times and to project a clean and smart image.
To observe all current driving legislation, tachographs, etc. To ensure that the vehicle is cleaned, both inside and out to the highest standard.
To follow all Company bio-security protocol and procedures on animal welfare.
To collect hatching eggs and deliver day old chicks in the best possible environmental conditions, driving with respect to your payload at all times.
To be polite and courteous to Farm Managers and anyone you come into contact with in the course of your work.
To feedback to the Hatchery Management any concerns about safety, vehicle maintenance, farms, etc. Anything that may affect your performance or that of the stock you carry that may have an adverse or beneficial effect on the Company as a whole.
To follow all company general procedures, health and safety and personal hygiene. Any other reasonable duties as required.
Essential Criteria:
- C&E (LGV) License, (formally HGV Class 1) with no more than 6 points
- DCPC Training (Certificate essential from 2014)
- Flexibility
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good communication & organisational skills
- Have worked in a Transport environment and be aware of Transport Operations & Legislation
Desirable:
- Digital Taco Graph holder
- Transport of Animals by Road Certificate
Shifts: Flexible, any 5 days from 7, Sunday to Saturday
Supervisor/Driver required Permanent in Derby employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises food safety and quality excellence. Our team in Attleborough benefits from continuous professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to innovation in food safety practices, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.
