Avara Foods
HGV Class 1 Driver
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HGV Class 1 Driver
HGV Class 1 Driver – Brackley, Northamptonshire
Earnings Opportunity: £19.15+ per Hour
We’re looking for a HGV Class 1 Driver to join Avara Foods at our site in Brackley, Northamptonshire.
The Benefits of Working for Avara Foods
- Hourly pay: minimum £19.15/hour, plus £0.50 bonus per hour when transporting livestock
- Increased rate of £1.25/hour for unsociable hours (18:00–06:00 and weekends)
- 50 guaranteed weekly hours (with paid weekly)
- Opportunities for overtime work
- Competitive pension scheme
- Access to lifestyle and wellbeing resources
- A safe and dynamic working environment
- Training and development from day one
T’s & C’s apply.
Working Hours
- Shift 1: Sun–Thu, rolling start (First week: 4:30pm start; each subsequent week, start 30 minutes earlier)
- Shift 2: 15:00 start (3:00pm)
- Shift 3: 12:00 start (12:00pm)
About the Role
As a Class 1 Driver, you’ll:
- Complete daily driver envelopes with start/finish times, including Proof of Availability (POA)
- Update digital/physical records for tachograph stops
- Conduct pre-operation vehicle checks and report defects via the agreed process
- Ensure load security and bird welfare during transport
- Maintain real-time communication with the transport office about delays
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Key Responsibilities
- Collect and deliver livestock safely from farms to Avara’s Brackley site (as per daily plans)
- Ensure load security and monitor bird welfare constantly
- Transport refrigerated goods nationwide
- Complete all transport documentation (e.g., weighbridge slips, poultry transport certificates)
- Maintain proactive communication with transport teams regarding delays or issues
- Wear and use provided protective equipment while adhering to Health & Safety
Requirements for Success
Applicants must have:
✔ Minimum 6 months’ Class 1 driving experience ✔ A current CPC and tacho card ✔ No more than 9 points on your driver’s licence ✔ Strong understanding of driver and transport regulations ✔ Flexibility to meet business needs and a positive work ethic
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Avian pet/toilet regulation is strictly enforced.
What We Do – Avara Foods
Did you know you’ve likely enjoyed our products? Avara Foods supplies chicken and turkey to major UK supermarkets and restaurants, owning our entire supply chain—from farms to factories.
- Our rejigged Brackley site processes 1.2 million birds weekly
- Over 700 colleagues operate here, delivering high-quality fresh food
- A range of industry-leading poultry plants across England and Wales
Next Steps After Applying
We’ll contact you via a Resourcing Officer based at the Brackley site to discuss your application. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions or share your concerns.
Join us in driving a dynamic, results-driven area? Apply today.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Due to Bird Welfare regulations: No candidates with avian pets or poultry are acceptable.
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