Livestock Drivers - Halesworth
We currently have a permanent opportunity for a Class 1 (C&E) Livestock Driver who has a real commitment to animal welfare and wishes to join our dedicated in-house transport team based near Halesworth, Suffolk. A successful candidates can earn in excess of £50,000 p.a. depending upon work patterns, with an overnight subsistence rate of £30.00 per night, plus all necessary expenses are reimbursed.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay.
- Modern Fleet of units and trailers.
- Minimum 31 days holiday.
- Life Assurance & Pension.
- Discount & Wellbeing schemes.
Shift Pattern
Work patterns are predominately Monday to Friday and can include occasional early starts and nights out, so therefore it is important that you are self-motivated and have a flexible and enthusiastic approach.
Responsibilities
- Making sure health and safety is a condition.
- Safe loading and unloading of animals.
- Washing and disinfecting vehicles in line with company’s bio security standards.
- Making sure that animal welfare is a condition.
- Performing all tasks in line with company SOPs
- Completing daily and weekly vehicle safety inspections and recording correctly.
- All necessary movement paperwork is completed correctly.
- Remaining compliant and working within all the Pilgrims’ values
- Ensuring all loads are collected and delivered on time.
- Ensuring highest standard of welfare.
Requirements
- Preferably candidates should have livestock experience and hold a valid NPTC qualification, however full training will be provided for any candidates who express real enthusiasm and willingness to succeed in livestock haulage.
- You must hold a valid driver’s CPC and digital tachograph card, with a good understanding of tachograph legislation, drivers’ hours and working time directive.
- Have a good understanding of tachograph legislation and driver’s hours.
- Physically fit.
- Good geographical knowledge.
- Working on own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Class 1 (C&E) driving licence.
- Must hold a valid driver CPC and a valid digital tachograph card.
For more information , please contact recruitment team on 07484562281.
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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.
