Start your career with Avara Foods and join the driving force behind our success
As one of the UK's largest food businesses, we are playing a critical role in keeping the nation fed. We are continuing to operate and are looking for motivated people to join our team as a Class 1 Hatchery Driver based at our Hatchery in Quainton, Buckinghamshire. With ambitious growth plans, we are continually investing in our facilities and our people, with opportunities to develop and build your career with us.
What’s in it for you?
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Hourly pay rate: £18.25
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Anti-social premium of £1.25 per hour between 6pm and 6am Monday to Friday and all hours on weekends
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Paid weekly
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Paid lunch breaks
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Opportunities for overtime
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Employee benefits include a competitive pension and access to lifestyle and wellbeing resources
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A safe, dynamic working environment
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Training and development opportunities from day one
Working Hours
Full-time role
Monday to Friday with start times between 05:00 and 09:00. Flexibility is required.
Purpose of the role
As a Class 1 Driver, the purpose of this role is to safely collect and deliver eggs from breeder farms to the hatchery and deliver chicks to both company and contract broiler farms, working within company and legislative standards.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Distribution of eggs from various breeder farms to the hatchery
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Deliver chicks to company and contract broiler farms
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Deliver eggs safely to the hatchery
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Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained at all times
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Ensure the security of loads at all times
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Ensure the correct protective equipment is worn as specified
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Work effectively within time schedules and legislative standards, including the Working Time Directive
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Present a professional image of the company on all farms and liaise with site managers as required
What we are looking for:
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A valid C+E licence with in-date CPC and Tacho card
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2 years’ experience in Class 1 driving (desirable)
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Self-motivated, flexible, committed and reliable
This is a hands-on role and involves manual processes, including lifting equipment of up to 20kg. You will also be required to work independently on farm sites.
A little about us
Avara Foods supplies chicken and turkey to the nation’s most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, including feed mills, farms, hatcheries, and factories, with associated transport and logistics functions employing more than 7,000 people.
If you’re ready to work alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
Important:
Due to bird welfare requirements, you must not own any avian pets or poultry.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.