Transport Operative - 4 on 4 off

Do you have the right DNA to work for us?

Dugdale Nutrition Attitude

·        Are you self-motivated, driven and ambitious?

·        Are you Passionate about British Agriculture?

·        Are you enthusiastic, professional and personable?

·        Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

If you are, then an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Transport Operative to join a leading FMCG/Animal Feed manufacturing business. You will work a continental shift pattern based on 24/7 working, which is 4 x 12 hour shifts days, followed by 4 days off. 

About us…

Dugdale Nutrition Ltd is a modern family business, leading the UK’s ruminant sector by delivering outstanding products, people, partnerships and performance. We currently have two production facilities based in Clitheroe and Speke that run 24/7.

Main Purpose

As a Transport Operative you are responsible for the transportation of goods between suppliers and customers. To comply with all rules and regulations involved with driver’s hours, working time directive rules and maintain the company’s high standards regarding customer service. You are not just an HGV driver but also the ‘face of the Business’. This role requires a good level of flexibility as you will be asked to cover holidays, sick leave, and evening deliveries, you will be undertaking bulk blowing, bulk tipping, delivery, and collection of bagged products using rigid and articulated vehicles. To undertake this role, you will not have a permanent vehicle however we try and keep people in the same vehicle for the 4 days on shift. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Undertake Daily Safety Inspections of the vehicle and report any defects following the correct procedure.
• Adhere to Driving Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive at all times.
• Deliver finished product and raw material in the most cost effective way possible.
• Always uphold the company’s image and reputation.
• To help with the company’s carbon footprint by driving in a manner that is safe, legal and optimises fuel efficiency.
• Adhere to Company policy, procedure and legislation including the Company Handbook.
• Comply with and uphold all aspects of the Company’s health & Safety instructions, requirements and policies.
• Follow all rules and regulations set out in the Driver Handbooks.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicles and sanitising requirements.
• Work always within the framework and requirements of the Company’s obligations to the Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS)
• Be prepared to have the occasional night out if required.
• To ensure all paperwork is completed and given to the correct recipient.
• Respect Customers property and site rules
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by Senior Management.
• Work as part of a 4 on 4 off rota system covering holidays, sick leave and evening deliveries as required.
• Saturday and Sunday rota days will be day shifts.
• Make sure the vehicle done not go out overloaded and within axle weight parameters.
• Understand the rules set out for delivery drivers as set out by the Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASSC) 

Personal Specification /Qualifications

• Must hold a LGV C+E License (class 1) or LGV C (class 2)
• Have knowledge of how to use Microsoft Office and Apps for data entry
• Must have a valid and up to date driver Certificate of professional competence (CPC)
• Be able to work alone and as part of the wider Dugdale Nutrition team. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to high health & safety standards.
• Have good Timekeeping and housekeeping.
• Self-motivated and ability to think on your feet.
• Offer a good level of flexibility.  
• Be Familiar with the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) code of practice for making safe deliveries of animal feed on farms. 

What you’ll receive…

·        £36,385.44

·        Pension

·        Life Assurance

·        24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program

·      33 days Annual Leave (pro rata to your shift pattern) including Bank Holidays

·        Free onsite parking

·        Company Health Cash Plan Scheme 

·        PPE