collector Leek, England
Job description
Fallen Stock Collector Driver/Slaughterman Required
Advanced Proteins are one of the UK’s Largest providers of animal by-product collection solutions. We have been providing a first-class service for our loyal customers for over 40 years. Our company name is synonymous for professionalism, biosecurity, and quality with our customers.
The Role
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a fallen stock collector driver/slaughterman to join our team based at our Brassington’s site in Leek, Staffordshire.. The role is a full time, permanent vacancy working 48 hours per week. The candidate will receive a competitive salary dependant on experience and qualifications held.
Responsibilities will include:
- Driving a company vehicle and operation of vehicle equipment.
- Completing the required work documentation (including driver & collection records).
- Ensuring the vehicle is well maintained & clean and undertaking required vehicle checks.
- Safe loading & unloading of vehicles.
- Collecting fallen stock from customer premises and transporting it back to site.
- Dispatching (kill) farm animals at customer premises using captive bolt (WATOK training & assessment for licence will be provided)
- Using firearms (if correct certificates/licenses are held) to dispatch farm animals.
- Ensuring that our clients and customers are always treated courteously and respectfully.
- Consistently meeting driver performance criteria requirements.
- Flexibility with regards to working days/hours upon request, to fulfil business requirements which will include Saturday every other week (Paid at overtime).
Requirements of the role:
- A full clean driving licence – LGV Class 2 preferred, 7.5 tonne considered.
- A WATOK licence would be advantageous although not essential as the company will provide training.
- Relevant firearm certificates would be beneficial.
- Previous experience of working in an agricultural or fallen stock background.
- Smart appearance (uniform provided) and with a pleasant manner.
- Knowledge of vehicle operations.
- The ability to demonstrate understanding of driver hours rules (UK domestic).
- Driver CPC.
Job Type: - Full Time -Permanent.
Hourly rate: - £15.47ph, overtime paid at time & half after 48hrs.
Closing date for applications: - 14th July 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £15.47 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leek: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/07/2023
