MILK COLLECTION DRIVER required for full time, permanent role, running out of the CHEPSTOW depot.
These position will involve a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with a start time of 06:00 a.m collecting milk from farms in the local area. This will involve a significant amount of rural driving and can range from 3 to 10 farms per collection depending on volumes. Milk collected is delivered into the yard and transhipped onto reload tankers for onward delivery into dairies in England and Wales
Ensuring vehicle is kept clean, completing defect sheets and reporting any faults to the transport or depot manager, maintaining lubricants and coolant, Keeping records of collection notes and transhipment volumes.
Good rates of pay, additional for weekends and uniform provided. This is permanent full time roles.
Previous experience in liquid loads is desirable but not essential.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Valid clean licence
- Digital Tachograph and full Drivers CPC
- 12+ Months HGV Class 1 driving experience
- Flexibility, strong work ethic and self-motivation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good level of numerical literacy
- Good communication skills as will deal directly with farmers, managers and on occasion customers.
Benefits:
- Salary based on hourly rate and paid monthly: Circa £32,000 per annum
- Weekdays £15 & Weekends £16 per hour for Class 1
- Four on four off shift on weekdays and weekends
- 23 days holidays including pro rata bank holidays
- Pension
Freightage Ltd is an independent milk haulage company with 3 depots in England and Wales. Specialising in wholesale milk collection and delivery into Dairies and other milk users and producers 365 days of the year, whatever the weather.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
- HGV driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC & Digital Tachograph Card (required)
- HGV Licence (required)
Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
