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.

We're looking for a professional Class 1 Livestock Driver to join our team, operating from our base near Hovingham, between Malton and Helmsley.

This is a key role in our operation, moving pigs between our farms and to abattoirs across England.

The role

As a Livestock Driver, you will:

Be allocated your own vehicle from a modern, well-maintained fleet
Load, transport and unload pigs safely and efficiently (farm-to-farm and farm-to-abattoir)
Move livestock between our farms and to abattoirs, with a mix of local roads, farm access and main routes
Complete wash-out/clean down of vehicle and trailer in line with biosecurity and hygiene requirements
Work to high standards of animal welfare, professionalism and compliance

Working pattern

Monday to Friday (predominantly)
Nights out required - Typically 0-4 nights out per week (depending on routes/workload)

What we're looking for

Class 1 (C+E) licence - minimum 1 year experience
Driver CPC (in date)
A sound understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs and the Working Time Directive, with a professional approach to compliance
Comfortable being "hands on" with livestock
A professional, dependable approach and the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a practical, hands-on role

Training and support

Training provided for livestock work (if needed) - we will support the right driver to settle into livestock handling
A strong focus on preventative maintenance, delivered through our in-house workshop, keeping vehicles safe and compliant
A supportive team and a business that takes driver welfare seriously

What we offer

Competitive salary - starting at £45,000 to increase after successful completion of probationary period
Night out allowance
Bonus scheme
28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Company pension
Employee referral programme
Access to a discounts platform across a wide range of retailers
Access to a private GP service

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount

Work Location: In person