Live Haul Driver / Sunday to Thursday
About this role
Job Advertisement: Live Haul Driver
Position: Live Haul Driver (Sunday – Thursday / Monday – Friday patterns available)
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
Salary: £18.48 to £21.48 per hour (Earning a minimum of £986 per week)
Contract Type: Permanent (50 hours per week + guaranteed hours & overtime opportunities)
About the Role
We are proud to partner with our client as a supportive staffing agency to recruit an experienced Live Haul Driver for their primary transport team in Hereford. If you are looking to secure a well-paid, permanent driving role where you play a vital part in the agricultural supply chain—ensuring poultry is transported safely and in strict accordance with bird welfare regulations—this is an outstanding opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Transport & Delivery: Drive daily on scheduled routes to collect poultry from farms and deliver them safely and on time to the Hereford processing facilities.
Bird Welfare & Compliance: Strictly adhere to animal welfare regulations, driver hours laws, and safety guidelines at all times.
Vehicle Management: Check loads, complete transport paperwork and timesheets, couple/uncouple trailers, and maintain the general hygiene and cleanliness of lorries.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Primary Transport Shift Manager, contribute to continuous improvement targets, and handle manual tasks (lifting items up to 18kg).
What’s in It for You?
Exceptional Pay & Weekly Earnings: Competitive hourly rate of £18.48 to £21.48 (plus shift premiums of £1.25 to £3), enabling you to earn a minimum of £986 per week!
Job Security & Stability: Permanent contract offering guaranteed weekly hours, overtime opportunities, and structured training from day one.
Perks & Parking: Free on-site parking with a designated area specifically for the transport team.
Full Agency Support: Friendly guidance, professional development, and continuous support from our team as you settle into your new career.
What We Are Looking For
Licence & Qualifications: A valid HGV Class 1 driving licence (with a minimum of 2 years Class 1 driving experience), an up-to-date DCPC Card, and an active digital tacho card. (Poultry welfare qualification training will be provided).
Experience & Skills: Sound knowledge of drivers’ hours laws, basic IT skills, good numeracy and literacy, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Attitude: A flexible, safety-conscious approach with strong attention to detail.
Important Requirement: Due to strict Bird Welfare guidelines, applicants must not own any avian pets or poultry.