Quick Overview
Job Description
Role: HGV Driver - Day Shift
Salary: starting at £16.85
Location: Lacock, Wiltshire
Shift Patterns Available
- Friday to Tuesday (48 hours) - £16.85ph
- Monday to Friday (48 hours) - £16.85ph
Stonegate Farmers is looking for a professional and reliable Class 1 HGV Driver to join our Transport team based at our Packing and Distribution Centre in Lacock, Wiltshire.
About Stonegate Farmers
Stonegate Farmers is one of the UK's largest free-range and organic egg producers, operating an integrated business across farming and agriculture, egg packing, and cooked egg processing. Founded in 1926, we work with producers throughout the UK to deliver high-quality products to many of the nation's leading supermarkets, food manufacturers and hospitality customers. With a strong reputation for quality, customer service and animal welfare, we continue to grow while remaining committed to supporting British agriculture and delivering excellence across our supply chain.
The Role
As a Class 1 HGV Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection and delivery of products across our nationwide network. You will ensure all transport activities are completed in line with legal requirements, food safety standards and company procedures while providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete deliveries and collections safely, efficiently and on schedule.
- Ensure the correct products and consignments are loaded and secured before departure.
- Verify products and quantities against delivery documentation.
- Collect eggs from producer farms, ensuring all traceability and collection records are completed accurately.
- Maintain product traceability and compliance requirements at all times.
- Handle products carefully to minimise damage to eggs, pallets and vehicles.
- Ensure the correct allocation of clean plastic trays and equipment to producer sites.
- Adhere to driver hours legislation and transport compliance requirements.
- Download and maintain Digi-card records and complete weekly compliance paperwork.
- Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report any defects promptly.
- Ensure vehicles are clean, refuelled and maintained to a high standard.
- Process customer returns and collection documentation accurately.
- Obtain signed proof of delivery documentation and return paperwork to the office.
- Represent Stonegate Farmers professionally and deliver exceptional customer service.
Essential Qualifications
- Valid Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
- Driver CPC Qualification Card
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Valid HGV Medical
- Good understanding of driver hours legislation and transport compliance
- Strong commitment to safety, quality and customer service
Desirable Experience
- Experience transporting chilled or temperature-controlled goods
- Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or agricultural distribution
- Experience working with delivery documentation and compliance records
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Regular shifts and weekly pay
- Ongoing training and development
- Free eggs every week
- Subsidised staff transport from select locations
- On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
- A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome