The Position
Applications are invited for a Fallen Stock Collector Driver / Experienced & Trainee Slaughterman at our Wrexham site. This is a full-time, temporary position, working 48 hours per week, in line with UK Domestic Rules. It is expected that the temporary position will last for a period of 2 months.
Your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:
* Driving a Company HGV (Class C) vehicle and operation of vehicle equipment (winch).
* Completing the required work documentation (including Driver Records and Collection Records).
* Ensuring the vehicle is well maintained and clean and undertaking required vehicle checks.
* Safe loading and unloading of vehicle.
* Collecting fallen stock from customer premises and bring back to site.
* Dispatching (kill) farm animals at customer premises using a captive bolt (WATOK training and assessment for licence will be provided).
* Using firearms (if correct certificates/licences are held) to dispatch farm animals.
* To act as an ambassador on behalf of the Company, ensuring that the clients/customers are treated courteously and respectfully.
* Consistently meeting Driver performance criteria requirements.
* Flexibility with regards to working days/hours upon request in order to fulfil business requirements, which may include Saturdays.
* Assistance with commercial activity and positive promotion of the Company and its services, not limited to liaison and engagement with new/existing customers and distribution of promotional material.
Requirements
* Candidates should hold a full, clean Driving licence – HGV Class C essential.
* Holding a WATOK Licence would be advantageous although not essential as the Company will provide training once employment has commenced.
* Hold relevant firearm certificates would be beneficial.
* Have previous experience of working in an agricultural or fallen stock background.
* Be smart in appearance (uniform is provided) and have a pleasant manner.
* Have knowledge of vehicle operations.
* Have the ability to demonstrate understanding of Driver Hours Rules (EU & UK Domestic).
* Driver CPC completed.
* Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.