Due to an expanding team, we have an opportunity to join the transport team of a leading family-owned manufacturer of high quality animal feed delivering to trade and farm customers throughout the South West.
Permanent positions, with great overtime rates and additional long service benefits, including health scheme & extra hols!
What we are offering:
- Deliveries predominantly to Southwest region
- 45-hour week over 5 days, Monday to Friday
- Regular Overtime expected – especially during busy periods
- Overtime includes working alternate Saturdays (up to 6 hours) throughout busy periods (great overtime rates of pay)
- Cover for loading lorries when required
- Paid training and time for CPC refresher and driving licence medical fee
- Standard holiday entitlement - with further days accrued with Length of Service
- Health care scheme (providing refunds on dental/medical/physio etc, as well as confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support with health, welfare, financial and legal advice)
- Discretionary occupational sick pay
- Well maintained and updated fleet
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver products safely and efficiently to customer sites, ensuring correct placement of loads
- Drive responsibly at all times, complying with road traffic laws and transport regulations
- Carry out daily vehicle inspections and keep the lorry clean and roadworthy
- Complete delivery documentation accurately and deal with customers in a professional manner
- Contribute to smooth operations by working efficiently and reducing damage or product loss
- Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail with a strong commitment to Health & Safety standards
We pride ourselves on our key values of Quality, Service and Value and our staff on delivering these values at every opportunity.
What we are looking for in our drivers:
- A valid Category C (Class 2) licence
- Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work safely under pressure and good time management skills
- Compliance for road transport legislation and best practice H&S
- Willing to work additional/flexible hours to support business/team
- Physically fit
- Experience in Agriculture / Feed Delivery an advantage
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
