Transport Operative

Supporting Farmers, the Rural Economy, and Feeding the Country!

Working with local farmers to produce consistent quality lamb from naturally sustainable sources, we are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

A vacancy has arisen for a Transport Operative, who holds a Class 1 Heavy Goods Vehicle licence, within the Transport department. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team to move trailers around the site as well as off site, driving heavy goods vehicles, shunters and forklift trucks as required.

• Ensuring the safe transport and manoeuvring of Heavy Goods Trailers around the site, adhering to all health and safety rules and requirements.
• Ensuring no damage to structural fabrication of buildings or company equipment.
• Ensuring Vehicle Security Policy is adhered to.
• Ensuring all haulier paperwork is completed correctly.
• Unload deliveries
• Dispose of rubbish daily
• Work closely with Sales, Planning and Despatch to plan transport requirements in line with daily work flow plans
• Clean inside trailers if dirty
• Arrange scrap collections as and when required
• Ensuring appropriate housekeeping standards are maintained on a daily basis.

The Person:

• Will have successfully obtained their Class 1 HGV driver’s licence.
• Will have a proven safety track-record.
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work well both in a team and independently.
• Attention to detail, commitment and the ability to accept responsibility are key in this role.
• Will be committed to working within the Company Mission, Vision & Values.