Class 1 HGV Driver
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Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Company
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the top 5 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
🕒 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
💰 Salary: £34,112.49
What are we looking for?
We are looking to recruit dedicated and passionate people to work as part of the Transport Team undertaking the following duties:
- Farm collections to the required standard , good understanding of the Mnetics system and delivery of Eggs to Stores, RDC and inter depot throughout the UK. Close attention to paperwork accuracy is essential
- Driving company vehicles in line with legal and company standards.
- Responsibility for the production of the FTA "Driver Vehicle Check and Defect Report" and a correctly completed Tachograph Chart every workday
- Follow all signs, rules and standards when on the property of suppliers/customers.
- Responsible for reporting any damage or defects on vehicles to the transport team or management and completing all necessary reports to the required standard.
- Protect the value and integrity of product through attentive driving and correct storage (secure and chilled where appropriate).
- Identifying areas of inefficiency and waste, and suggest improvements to the Transport Manager.
- Ensure that they are ready to commence work at the defined start-time and that ongoing issues are properly passed over to the oncoming administrator at the end of a shift.
- Concur with the company dress-code at all times, including the wearing of safety-shoes and company PPE (hairnets when in the factory).
- Conduct any necessary training required for the role. The jobholder should be prepared to work in different areas of the department as required. Farm work is an essential part of the role.
- Support the warehouse department with loading and unloading vehicles when and if necessary.
- Responsible for completion of any shunting duties and ad hoc gritting and so on.
- Foster a constructive relationship with all departments and ensure lines of communication are open.
- Be mindful of product quality, integrity and traceability. Ensure work is completed to a high-standard, and all necessary documentation is completed. Report any concerns to the relevant line manager
- The operation is committed to being “audit-ready” at all times. Therefore it is imperative that site hygiene, health & safety, and document control are all in line with customer specifications at all times.
- Maintain a respectful and constructive working relationship with colleagues and managers.
- To check vehicle roadworthiness and conduct minor repairs.
- Dock and undock trailers / vehicles from the loading bays as required.
- Ensure that all areas of the distribution department are clean, safe and clear from debris.
The Candidate:
- You will have extensive driving experience and as minimum must hold a C + E HGV licence and a current driver CPC. Ideally must be Class 1
- You will also be punctual, professional, with good communication skills and excellent customer service and a flexible working approach.
We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.
What can we offer you?
- Base salary of £34,112.49
- Dark hours payment – paid for all time worked between 00:00 – 04:00 at £5.20 p/h
- Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate
- Free hot drinks on shift
- Service Awards
- Enhanced paternity and maternity
- Free life insurance
- Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
- Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
- Free turkey at Christmas to feed the family
- Discounted eggs and chicken
- A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
- Access to Axa's Doctor at Hand - With AXA Doctor at Hand you can speak to a GP 24/7, 365 days a year1, whether you’re at work, home or abroad
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Free Eye Test every two years
- Discounted mobile phone contracts
- Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
- Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
- Wellness programme
- Employee Charity Matching Scheme
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
- Department
- Drivers
- Role
- Driver
- Locations
- North Scarle Packing Centre
- Employment type
- Full-time
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Class 1 HGV Driver
Why should you work with us? We act with speed and integrity to ensure we always deliver!
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