Class 1 Hatchery Driver

Brackley, England, gb

About the Role:

We are continuing to operate, and we are searching for motivated people to join our team. We are looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our hatchery at Shobdon, Herefordshire.

What’s in it for you?
• Hourly pay rate: £17.08 + £1.25 for Unsocial hours ( Between 1800-0600 during weekdays and all-day weekend working )
• Paid weekly 
• Opportunities for overtime
• Employee benefits include a competitive pension and access to lifestyle and wellbeing resources
• A safe dynamic working environment
• Training and development opportunities from day one

Purpose of the role
As a Class 1 Driver the purpose of this role is to safely collect and deliver eggs from the breeder farms to the hatchery and deliver chicks to both the company and contract broiler farms working within company and legislative standards.

Key responsibilities will include: 
• Distribution of eggs from various Breeders Farms to Hatchery

• Deliver chicks to company and contract broiler farms

•Deliver eggs safely to the hatchery. 

•Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained continuously

•Ensure the security of loads at all times - Manual Handling included

•Ensure the correct protective equipment provided is worn as specified 

•Working effectively within the time schedules and within company and legislative standards and Work within the Working Time Directive

•To present a professional image of the Company on all farms and to act as Company representative liaising with site manager as required 

What we are looking for:
• A valid C+E license + in date CPC and Tacho card
• You must be self – motivated, flexible, committed and reliable
This is a hands on role and involves a number of manual processes including lifting equipment in the region of 20kgs. You will also be required to work independently on farm sites.

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets, Poultry or Porcine.