Job Title:
Driver
Location:
Penrith
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full-time
Reporting to:
Transport Manager
Job Req:
R8275
Summary
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.
Purpose of the Job
1. LGV Driving: All legal requirements to be met fully. Consideration for other road users and members of the public. Clear and accurate completion of tachograph records, manual entries and defect reports. Vehicles to be operated within relevant speed and weight limits at all times.
2. 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 and stock are paramount. Damage to buildings or other property to be avoided.
3. Paperwork: All delivery records, cleaning records, defect reports etc. to be completed accurately, in full and on time.
4. Health & Safety: Comply fully with company & customer health and safety policies.
5. 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.
Skills Required
1. Qualifications: LGV C or C+E licence (minimum C).
2. Ownership of a digital Tachograph Card.
3. Driver certificate of Professional Competency.
4. Regular driving of LGV’s.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Ability to comply with legislation.
7. Ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism.
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 to ensure the quality of our products.
What are the benefits of working for ForFarmers UK?
1. Employee Assistance Programme (offering support on a range of topics).
2. Private Medical Insurance.
3. Options to enhance your pension after 12 months service (increased employer contributions).
4. Opportunities to grow personally and develop within the business.
5. Cycle to work scheme.
6. B&Q Trade card offering 10% discounts in-store and online.
7. And much more!
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.
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