HGV Class 1 Livestock Driver

Ian Mosey (Livestock) Ltd is a well-established, family-owned business operating across England, specialising in the breeding, rearing and finishing of pigs.<br /><br />We're looking for a professional Class 1 Livestock Driver to join our team, operating from our base near Hovingham, between Malton and Helmsley. <br /><br />This is a key role in our operation, moving pigs between our farms and to abattoirs across England.<br /><br />The role<br /><br />As a Livestock Driver, you will:<br /><br /> Be allocated your own vehicle from a modern, well-maintained fleet <br /> Load, transport and unload pigs safely and efficiently (farm-to-farm and farm-to-abattoir)<br /> Move livestock between our farms and to abattoirs, with a mix of local roads, farm access and main routes <br /> Complete wash-out/clean down of vehicle and trailer in line with biosecurity and hygiene requirements<br /> Work to high standards of animal welfare, professionalism and compliance<br /><br />Working pattern<br /><br /> Monday to Friday (predominantly)<br /> Nights out required - Typically 0-4 nights out per week (depending on routes/workload)<br /><br />What we're looking for<br /><br /> Class 1 (C+E) licence - minimum 1 year experience<br /> Driver CPC (in date)<br /> A sound understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs and the Working Time Directive, with a professional approach to compliance<br /> Comfortable being "hands on" with livestock<br /> A professional, dependable approach and the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a practical, hands-on role<br /><br />Training and support<br /><br /> Training provided for livestock work (if needed) - we will support the right driver to settle into livestock handling<br /> A strong focus on preventative maintenance, delivered through our in-house workshop, keeping vehicles safe and compliant<br /> A supportive team and a business that takes driver welfare seriously<br /><br />What we offer<br /><br /> Competitive salary - starting at £45,000 to increase after successful completion of probationary period<br /> Night out allowance<br /> Bonus scheme<br /> 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)<br /> Company pension<br /> Employee referral programme<br /> Access to a discounts platform across a wide range of retailers<br /> Access to a private GP service<br /><br />Job Types: Full-time, Permanent<br /><br />Pay: From £45,000.00 per year<br /><br />Benefits:<br /> Company pension<br /> Employee discount<br /> On-site parking<br /> Referral programme<br /> Store discount<br /><br />Work Location: In person<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2bjBHvVsVsDdO%2f7Mwqa0dOOMhMMHumExvv" width="0" height="0" />