Driver
Family Drives and develops the ability of engineering, logistics and production operations to efficiently and effectively meet market demand while ensuring maximum production safety, quantity and quality. Discipline Ensures the efficient and economical delivery of the organisation's products. Activities may include operating trucks, vans or adapted vehicles to pick up and deliver products, supplies and equipment to and from organisation, supplier and customer sites. Activities may further include complex pickups and deliveries (e.g., night deliveries, international travel), analysing transportation and distribution systems and procedures and planning and coordinating fleet operations, including acquisition, scheduling, maintenance service and repair, and disposal of trucks, and hires common carriers (third-party transportation organisations) as appropriate
Reporting to: Transport Manager
Reference: R9780
Your role
As a driver, you’ll be delivering customer orders directly to farms across the country—meaning no two days are ever the same.
If you’re tired of long waits at distribution centres, sitting in drivers’ rooms, and repetitive motorway routes, this could be the role for you.
This is hands-on, physical work in a fast-paced environment. It’s not the cleanest job, but it offers variety, independence, and a real sense of reward. Every day brings a new challenge and a different destination.
Your responsibilities
LGV Driving
All legal requirements to be met fully. Consideration for other road users and members of the public. Clear, accurate completion of tachograph records, manual entries and defect reports. Vehicles to be operated within relevant speed and weight limits at all times. Nights out will be involved.
Feed Delivery
Accurate, safe working on customers farms. Care to be taken at all times to achieve correct bins for feed and UFAS compliance. Safety of farm employees, children and stock are paramount. Damage to buildings or other property to be avoided.
Paperwork
All delivery records, cleaning records, defect reports etc., to be completed accurately, in full and on time.
Health & Safety
Comply fully with company & customer health and safety policies.
Environment
Fully adhere to rules set out in the site IPPC, comply with company environment policy and assist the transport manager to improve the site EMS
Your Profile:
Qualification:- C+E licence
Ownership of a digital Tachograph Card
Driver certificate of Professional Competency.
Regular driving of LGV’s.
Fluent in English: Constant communication with colleagues and customers
Excellent communication skills
Ability to comply with legislation
Ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism
Applications
We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone.
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria on the Gov.UK website.
Please make us aware if your need any reasonable adjustments to participate in this process.
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
Why work at ForFarmers?
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Working towards a sustainable future
You’ll make a direct impact on creating a more sustainable agricultural sector. It’s all about making an impact: with your knowledge and commitment, you truly help farmers move forward.
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At the heart of the agricultural sector
Working at ForFarmers means being right at the center of agriculture. No matter what role you’re in, you’ll feel the connection — we work side by side with our farmers every step of the way.
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Fully committed to your growth
ForFarmers offers extensive training opportunities, including personal coaching and tailored development programs. You’ll gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience, with guidance that fits your individual needs.
Have any questions? Contact us!
We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to get in touch: our HR team is happy to help.
