Night Loader

Workingatforfarmers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is looking for a Night Loader to manage the loading and unloading of animal feed products. This role includes working night shifts, ensuring timely deliveries, and promoting safety in operations. Ideal candidates should hold a CPC National and driving license C + E, with a good standard of education and some experience in Microsoft Office and understanding of driver hours. This position offers opportunities for personal development and inclusive benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Generous holiday allowance (35 days including bank holidays)

Enhanced pension options after 12 months

Opportunities for personal growth

Cycle to work scheme

B&Q Trade card discounts

Qualifications

• CPC National (desirable but opportunity to acquire will be considered).
• Driving Licence C + E.
• Good standard of secondary school education.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of drivers hours.
• Good geographical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily transport operation ensuring on-time deliveries.
• Manage in-flight operations for performance targets.
• Liaise with Transport Planners.
• Promote safety culture.
• Ensure service standards with third-party hauliers.
• Maintain and input accurate data.
• Load and unload animal feed products.
• Prepare orders for dispatch.
• Operate pallet trucks or forklifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Job description

An informal, no-nonsense and ambitious culture

Personal development through our Academies and other training courses

Colleagues who like to share their passion and knowledge with you

We work For the Future of Farming. Would you like to join us?

Based in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom

Job Overview

The Night Loading role focuses on the loading and unloading of animal feed products. This role involves working night shifts to ensure timely and accurate preparation of animal feed for delivery, covering operations 7 days a week. The Night Loader plays a key role in ensuring our customers receive the correct products on time, every time.

Job Responsibilities

• Assisting with the daily transport operation, ensuring scheduled deliveries are made on time and in full in line with customer SLAs.
• Managing the in-flight operation to ensure OTIF performance is achieved in line with company targets and post-journey analysis through live debriefing of drivers.
• Liaising with Transport Planners to ensure the plan is within the agreed parameters, being achievable, cost effective and in line with industry protocol.
• Promoting the safety culture through appropriate behaviours - hazard evaluations, behavioural observations & near miss reporting.
• Working closely with approved third-party hauliers ensuring consistent service standards are maintained and cost control managed.
• Accurate data input and maintenance of appropriate systems – Tachomaster, Paragon, Fleetboard, Integrum, SAP & TUS.
• To assist Transport Manager with other general transport activities as required.
• Load and unload animal feed products safely and efficiently.
• Prepare and check orders for accuracy before dispatch.
• Operate pallet trucks or forklifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the warehouse, mill and bulk out loading.
• Work as part of a team to meet nightly targets and deadlines.
• Assist mill operations where required.
• Other ad hoc tasks as requested.

Qualifications

Professional

• CPC National (desirable but the opportunity to acquire will be considered for the right candidate)
• Driving Licence C + E
• A good standard of secondary school education

Experience

• Microsoft Office
• Understanding of drivers hours
• Good Geographical Knowledge

Personal Characteristics

• Positive and engaging personality
• Organised and methodical
• Analytical mind-set
• Confident in engaging with drivers
• Relishes a challenge
• Keen to learn and progress within business
• Able to stay calm under pressure
• Team Player
• KPI Focused & driven
• Flexibility in hours will be required as circumstances dictate, including some weekend working

About ForFarmers

ForFarmers produces feed for cattle, pigs and poultry in both conventional and organic livestock farming. And that probably sounds a great deal simpler than it actually is. Make no mistake: an awful lot of knowledge, research and innovation has gone into one of those seemingly simple-looking chunks of animal feed. And these are the kind of things we, as a company, invest a great deal in.

What are the benefits of working for ForFarmers UK?

• Employee Assistance Programme (offering support on a range of topics)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Generous holiday allowance (35 days inc of bank holidays)
• 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

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.

What is ForFarmers’ job application process?

If you are interested in the vacancy above, click apply to begin your application. You will be asked to upload your Cover Letter and CV (in one file) and provide some personal details. We will contact you to inform you whether we are progressing your application.

Online application: Make sure you have your Cover Letter and CV to hand. Initial informal conversation to explore the role in more detail. Interview: You will be invited to a first-stage interview with the hiring manager where we provide more information on the role and your potential contributions. Assessment: Some roles may require a short assessment (e.g., a presentation or online activity). Second interview: Where necessary. Offer proposal: If all goes to plan, we will inform you verbally and issue a formal contract and start date. Once you join us, you’ll be contributing to the Future of Farming!