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