Driver - Newcastle Under Lyme
Apply locations United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R8192
Job Title: HGV Driver
Location: Newcastle Under Lyme
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (44 hours per week)
Reporting to: Transport Manager
Job Req: R8192
Your role
As a driver you will be delivering our customer orders, directly to farm, accurately and on time. Building strong relationships between departments, and with customers, to ensure you have the ability to resolve queries wherever possible. You will be a champion of safe working, and eco-driving.
Your responsibilities
LGV Driving
* All legal requirements to be met fully. Consideration for other road users and members of the public. Clear, accurate completion of tachograph records, manual entries and defect reports. Vehicles to be operated within relevant speed and weight limits at all times. Nights out will be involved.
Feed Delivery
* Accurate, safe working on customers farms. Care to be taken at all times to achieve correct bins for feed and UFAS compliance. Safety of farm employees, children and stock are paramount. Damage to buildings or other property to be avoided.
Paperwork
* All delivery records, cleaning records, defect reports etc., to be completed accurately, in full and on time.
Health & Safety
* Comply fully with company & customer health and safety policies.
* Environment
* Fully adhere to rules set out in the site IPPC, comply with company environment policy and assist the transport manager to improve the site EMS.
Your profile
Essential:
* Qualification: C+E licence
* Ownership of a digital Tachograph Card
* Driver certificate of Professional Competency.
* Regular driving of LGV’s.
* Fluent in English: Constant communication with colleagues and customers
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to comply with legislation
* Ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism
Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme (offering support on a range of topics).
* No two days are the same offering variety in your role.
* Options to enhance your pension after 12 months service (increased employer contributions).
* Opportunities to grow personally and develop within the business.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* B&Q Trade card offering 10% discounts in-store and online.
* And much more!
About ForFarmers
ForFarmers produces feed for cattle, pigs and poultry in both conventional and organic livestock farming. We invest a great deal in knowledge, research and innovation in animal feed.
Proud values
PASSIONATE
Working for ForFarmers is more than a job; it's a passion. We push back boundaries and go the extra mile for our customers, suppliers and colleagues.
RESPONSIBLE
Our actions have an impact. We help farmers work in a sustainable way to safeguard the continuity of the farming business.
OPEN-MINDED
Keeping an open mind enables us to support farmers in the rapidly changing agricultural sector.
UNITED
Addressing the challenges in the agricultural industry requires a joint effort and mutual trust.
DELIVERING
We have a natural ambition to get things done. We are respectful, honest and direct at all times.
Applications
We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone. To apply for this position please see our website Vacancies | Working at ForFarmers.
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria on the Gov.UK website.
Please make us aware if you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in this process.
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
About Us
We believe in the future of farming, what about you?
ForFarmers is the European market leader in the feed industry and plays a vital part in the value chain of food production. We are continuously looking for talent with the ambition to work with us For the Future of Farming.
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