Driver

ForFarmers Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major animal feed manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Driver to deliver customer orders directly to farms. This role requires adherence to safety protocols and compliance with legal driving standards. The ideal candidate must hold an LGV Class C+E licence, have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate professionalism in all tasks. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse environment where strong relationships are built with customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification is LGV Class C+E licence.
• Must own a digital Tachograph Card.
• Driver certificate of Professional Competency required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer orders directly to farms safely and accurately.
• Complete delivery records and defect reports in full and on time.
• Comply fully with health and safety policies.

Skills

LGV Class C+E licence

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to comply with legislation

Professionalism

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

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Reported to: Transport Manager
Reference: R9175

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.

Tasks and 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.
• 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 CV shows

• Qualification: LGV Class C+E licence (minimum C)
• 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

We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone.

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 your 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.

What is ForFarmers’ job application process?

Interested in the vacancy above? Click apply to begin your application! We will ask you to upload your Cover Letter and CV (in one file) and provide us with some personal details too. We will subsequently contact you to inform you whether or not we will be progressing your application.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Animal Feed Manufacturing

Contact information

ForFarmers UK Limited
Horizon House, Fred Castle Way,
Rougham Industrial Estate,
Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9ND