Livestock Driver

Full Job Description

Livestock Driver
Vacancy Ref: 16681 AB

The Company:
A food manufacturer and supplier.

The Job:
An exciting position is available for a Livestock Driver to join a growing team. You will be transporting cattle between farms, collection centres and the abattoir.

Job Responsibilities:
Loading and unloading livestock, while applying best practice methods to avoid injury and undue stress to animals.
Performing routine vehicle inspection and maintenance.
Maintaining logbooks and records.
Drive defensively and handle hazardous road conditions.
Couple and uncouple trailers.
Perform pre- and mid-trip vehicle and security inspections.
Carry out administrative duties, such as collecting fuel receipts, completing daily run sheets and
pre-start checks.
Tachograph - tracks hours of rest and work
You will be expected to keep your vehicle and trailer in a good, clean condition.
Completing wash and disinfection between each load.

Salary:
Up to £16 per hour.

Location:
Shropshire and surrounding areas.

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday.
Contractual hours will be 6am - 5pm, but you must remain flexible to meet the demands of the business.
The work can involve long hours on the road, often in rural and remote areas, and can be physically demanding.

Candidate Requirements:
Enjoy practical work.
Mechanical aptitude
Able to drive safely.
Able to cope with the physical demands of the job.
Meet any age restrictions that may apply.
Essential to have experience moving livestock (Cattle).
Class 1 Trailer Licence.
Punctuality.

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How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button.

Please send your CV to; Angel Bains - Senior Recruitment Resourcer.

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