HGV Driver

ForFarmers Group; Rougham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural supply company based in Rougham is seeking an LGV Driver to deliver animal feed to farms. The successful candidate will ensure timely deliveries, maintain safety standards, and complete all necessary paperwork accurately. Essential qualifications include a Class 1 licence and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competency. This role is full-time with entry-level seniority offering a chance to develop within the industry.

Qualifications

• Class 1 licence essential and ownership of a digital Tachograph Card.
• Regular experience of driving LGVs preferred but not essential.
• Fluent English communication with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer orders directly to farms accurately and on time.
• Adhere to health and safety policies of the company and customers.
• Accurate completion of delivery records and defect reports.

Skills

Class 1 licence

Excellent communication skills

Ability to comply with legislation

Driver certificate of Professional Competency

Job description

Reporting to: Transport Manager
Reference: R9155

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

• 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.

Skills Required

• Class 1 licence essential and ownership of a digital Tachograph Card
• Regular experience of driving of LGV’s preferred but not essential
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to converse fluently in English with colleagues and customers
• Ability to comply with legislation, work on own initiative and the ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism
• Driver certificate of Professional Competency essential

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ForFarmers UK Limited

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industry

• Animal Feed Manufacturing