Description
At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson has over 3500 employees across the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services, and investing in our people and our communities.
Richardson's UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.
We currently have an opportunity for a HGV Driver at our Crisp Malt, Great Ryburgh (Hempton) location.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Transport Manager the HGV class 1 driver is responsible for delivering malted barley to customers nationwide & collecting raw materials for delivery into UK sites.
Key Duties and responsibilities
Supervise the safe loading of vehicle & trailer ensuring gross weight is not exceeded.
Ensure correct delivery paperwork is collected & signed for at delivery point.
Refuel vehicle in accordance with instruction from traffic office as to where to source fuel
Ensure vehicle & trailer are kept clean externally as practicable as possible .
Internally clean trailer periodically as determined by the traffic office.
Observe EU drivers & hours regulations including Working time directive for mobile workers
Observe speed limits
Complete daily vehicle defect inspection and report accordingly
Improves consistency and best practise across the sites
Drive safely at all times showing due consideration to other road users
Comply with Health & Safety standards to provide a safe environment for both the team and the production sites
General Responsibilities:
To demonstrate and support a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity and customer care in accordance with established good practice and guidelines.
Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures
To promote the company and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.
To act safely & responsibly with regard to the health & safety of yourself & others
Essential qualities and behaviours we're looking for
Positive outlook & helpful attitude particularly at Customers sites
Passionate about our brand, purpose and values and have a keen interest in the department
Lots of enthusiasm, with a can do attitude
Be resilient, adaptable to change and have the grit to learn from mistakes
Qualifications, skills and experience
Essential
HGV class 1 driving licence
Driver CPC card
Driver Tachograph card
Willing to spend Nights Away.
Desirable
Experience working within a bulk grain transport operation
Experience of working within in aTASCC scheme transport operation
12 Months HGV driving experience
What we can offer you
25 days holiday, plus bank holiday. (22 days for 12 hour shift workers)
Pension Scheme
Death in service benefit
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Shared parental leave
Company sick pay
Volunteer day off per year
Long service awards
Access to comprehensive Employee Assistance programme
Access to a number of Mental Health First Aiders
Learning & Development opportunities
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