Maelor Foods is a fast growing organisation.
We operate a Modern fleet of vehicles.
Due to continuous growth we have various opportunities for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Team:
Hours of Work
- We currently require Twilight Drivers with starting times between 14:00 & 18:00
- 48 hours per week working rotating shifts with overtime available, inclusive of 45 minutes paid break per shift! Various Shift patterns available.
- Weekly paid
Rotating:
Tuesday to Saturday / Monday to Friday
Hourly rate
Overtime rate
- Paid at time and a quarter.
Start times
This will vary dependent on transport plan.
Qualifications and experience
- HGV Class 1
- Up to date CPC Card
- Up to date Digital Tachograph Card
- No more than 6 points on licence with no DR and DG codes
It would be advantageous to hold a WAIT licence however full training will be provided.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage
- Ensure that the load is correct with loader against customer orders
- The load does not exceed the capacity of the vehicles' weight limit and is in compliance with the law
- To ensure the safe/bar/pallet straps are used to secure the load
- Check goods off with customers (where access is permitted) and obtain signature and print
- If there are any errors with the delivery or paperwork to contact the office and follow the instructions given which may involve amending the paperwork
- Provide excellent customer service
- Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with law
- Drive within the driver hours limits
- Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab
- Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the Company's accident reporting procedure
- Before you drive complete your Daily Inspection Sheet and hand it to the office at the end of your shift
- Attend as and when required essential training in order to carry out the driver role
- Inhouse CPC training
- To provide support to Despatch Department and Yard as and when required
- To use hand held pallet truck as and when necessary
- At the end of each shift the vehicle and fridge trailer must be refuelled
- Top up on Adblue if required
- To wear appropriate PPE required at all times
- Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures, Dress Code Policy, Standards of Performance Policy and Health and Safety Policy
We offer:
- Competitive pay 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 30 days after 2 years’ service and 31 days after 5 years
- Life cover policy (after 2 years’ service)
- Staff sales
- Access to MyRewards platform with a wide range of retail, dining and cinema discounts
- Complimentary hot drinks and subsidised on-site vending
- Comfortable break and social spaces
- In-house training opportunities
Who are Maelor Foods?
Maelor Foods Ltd is an established, state of the art, modern chicken processing facility based just outside of Wrexham. As a privately owned, Family run business we source our birds from reputable local farms who comply to British Red Tractor guidelines. This enables us to provide premium "A" grade quality whole chickens direct to retailers. Working closely with our sister company, Salisbury Poultry we have the ability to offer the end user full farm to fork traceability, ensuring total customer satisfaction.
Maelor Foods is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all of its job applicants and employees equally. Maelor Foods takes all reasonable steps to ensure candidates are selected for interview and placement based on their experience, abilities and qualifications without regard to race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.
Pay: Up to £16.85 per hour
Work Location: In person
