HGV Driver (Bagged Feed)

Join Our Team as an HGV Driver

We’re looking for reliable and professional HGV Drivers to join our transport team. If you hold a Class 1 or 2 licence and want to be part of a business that values safety, service, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 45 Hours per week, working 4 days

Join our team delivering loose animal feed using rigid & artic curtain side vehicles, using vehicle mounted forklifts. You’ll be responsible for operating the bulk-blown system to transfer feed directly into on-farm storage, ensuring safe and accurate deliveries. Ideal for drivers who enjoy precision work and direct farm interaction, with a focus on safety and attention to detail.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operate curtain sider lorries with demountable forklift
• Deliver bagged feed to farms and retail locations
• Practising defensive driving and adhering to road transport legislation
• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and completing daily checks
• Handling delivery paperwork and customer interactions professionally
• Supporting operational efficiency and minimising waste
• Using onboard systems and digital logs accurately
• Requires attention to detail and strong Health & Safety awareness

• A valid Class 1 or Class 2 licence
• Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
• Strong communication and time management skills
• A professional, courteous, and safety-conscious approach
• Flexibility to work various shifts including early, late, and tramping
• A proactive mindset and ability to work independently and as part of a team

💰 Competitive rates of pay
🕒 Overtime Pay: £22.18 per hour after 45 hours per week
🏦 Double Time: £29.58 per hour on Sundays and Bank Holidays
📆 Work Schedule: 4-day week rota with overtime available
🔄 Part-time positions available
🎓 Paid Driver CPC, licence medical fees, forklift licence, and HGV licence upgrades
🚛 Modern vehicles including Class 1 and 8x2 rear steer rigids

📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
🛍️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store
🚗 Free parking on site
🌴 20 days of annual leave, pro-rated for part-time roles
📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Life Assurance
🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
🎁 Comprehensive colleague benefits
🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies

We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.