HGV C1 Livestock Driver

We’re looking for a professional Class 1 Livestock Driver to join our team, operating from our bases near Hovingham (YO624NQ
), Thirsk (YO73HR
) or Pocklington (YO421NS
).

This is is a key role in our operation, moving pigs between our farms and to abattoirs across England.

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

• Monday to Friday (predominantly)
• Nights out required - Typically 0–4 nights out per week (depending on routes/workload)

• Class 1 (C+E) licence – minimum 1 year experience
• 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 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

• Competitive salary – starting at £45,000 to increase after successful completion of probationary period