Job Description: LGV C+E (Class 1) DRIVER
About us
Bulk Food Transport Ltd are a family business involved mainly in the transportation of raw milk throughout the East of England. We have bases in Bunwell, Norfolk, and Alford, Lincoln and Grantham, in Lincolnshire. We also trade under the name of G Easton & Son Ltd. We are looking for an experienced C+E LGV Driver to help us carry out our milk collection operation in Norfolk.
Brief Job Description
Job location: Bunwell.
Hours: Average of 5 out of 7 days on a flexible rota basis. Regular weekend working required.
We collect milk from farms and deliver to various dairies in the East of England. The operation runs 365 days a year. The product being handled is fresh milk so cleanliness and hygiene are important. Transportation is undertaken by vacuum tankers designed specifically for the job. Vehicles are articulated and range from 38T tandem to 44T tri axle trailers.
Start times will vary according to route and operational requirement and currently range from 04.00 to 07:00 hours. Shifts last approximately 11 hours. The collection of milk from farms is exempted from EU drivers hours regulations (EC) 561/2006, so UK domestic rules apply.
Routings are on regular runs and so the work is fairly consistent on a daily basis. Applicants will need to be able to deal with farmers and dairy staff in a polite and courteous manner and not mind working around farm animals including free roaming dogs.
Applicants must hold a valid and preferably clean C+E LGV licence, and will have ideally completed 35 hours’ Driver CPC periodic training, or have completed their CPC initial qualification. Full job-specific training is given and usually takes 1-2 weeks. You must be able to work as part of a team and capable of using your own initiative when circumstances require. Successful applicants will be willing to undertake any other reasonable duties and prepared to work in our agricultural haulage division if required.
Payment
Payment is awarded at a basic hourly rate and two rates of overtime. Regular overtime work is usually available. Possible annual earnings for an averaged 5 day working week are £25k-35+k pa depending upon the hours worked. Applicants must be prepared to work weekends and bank holidays as required.
Mon to Friday 1st 8 hours @ basic thereafter overtime rate 1 applies
Saturday All hours @ overtime rate 1
Sunday 1st 8 hours @ overtime rate 1 thereafter overtime rate 2 applies
Bank Holidays are paid at Overtime rate 2 plus a day in lieu. Annual holiday entitlement is 4 weeks’ paid holiday (excluding public holidays).
Payment is made on a weekly basis. CPC periodic training is organised and paid for by the Company.
The position is permanent to the right applicant after completion of a 6 month probationary period and receipt of satisfactory references.
Bulk Food Transport Ltd, Turnpike, Bunwell, NR16 1SN | EastonLtd.co.uk | 01953 789333