Job Ref: 212706201

Date: 2020-11-05 16:04:06

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It is vital the food industry continues operating throughout these uncertain times, and as one of the UK’s largest food businesses we have a key part to play in this to help continue to feed the nation.
 
We are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Driver at our Quainton Hatchery based in Buckinghamshire on a 6 week Fixed Term Contract.

We are a leading supplier of Poultry products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. With ambitious plans for the future, there hasn’t been a more exciting time to join us.

Join us as a Class 1 Driver and you can be a part of the aspiring team that brings Avara Foods to life. 

Purpose of the role
As a Class 1 Driver the purpose of this role is to safely collect and deliver eggs from the breeder farms to the hatchery and occasionally delivery chicks to both the company and contract broiler farms working within company and legislative standards 

Your key responsibilities will include:

Distribution of eggs from various Breeders Farms to Quainton Hatchery as set out by Management
Occasionally to deliver chicks to company and contract broiler farms
Deliver eggs safely to the hatchery. 
Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained at all times
Ensure security of loads at all times
Ensure the correct protective equipment provided and is being worn at all times
Working effectively within the time schedules and within company and legislative standards and Work within the Working Time Directive
To present a professional image of the Company on all farms and to act as Company representative liaising with site manager as required What we are looking for:

As a Class 1 Driver you will have A C+E license + in date CPC and Tacho card
You will have at least 2 years’ Class 1 driving experience  
You will have no more than 9 points on your licence 
To be successful in this role you need to be self – motivated, flexible, committed and reliable
This is a hands on role and involves a number of manual processes including lifting equipment in the region of 20kgs
You will also be required to work independently on farm sites.Working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with start time around 6AM (if on egg delivery start times will be 03:00 or 04:00). Flexibility required
Average of 45 hours per week.

A little about us:
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the nation’s most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people.

The growth of our business is based on providing a high quality, affordable product and delivering great service levels to our customers. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.

What’s in it for you?
We are committed to making sure our employees reap rewards of commitment and great performance. You will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as development and career progression opportunities. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

• 28 days annual leave
• Life assurance cover
• Various lifestyle benefits
• 3% pension contribution

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