Class 2 Driver – Specialist Agricultural Transport - Peterborough (Nationwide Travel) - £15.27 per hour (39 hrs/week) - Overtime £19.63/hr

Class 2 Driver 
Class 2 Driver – Specialist Agricultural Transport - Peterborough (Nationwide Travel) - £15.27 per hour (39 hrs/week) - Overtime £19.63/hr

The Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a reliable and safety-focused Class 2 Driver to join a leading agricultural and hatchery operation. This is a varied, hands-on role combining professional driving with active work within modern, welfare-led facilities. The position involves transporting live poultry and hatchery products across the UK using a specialist, low-emission fleet designed for animal welfare and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a Class 2 vehicle to transport live animals and hatchery products nationwide
- Load and unload vehicles independently, ensuring all welfare and safety standards are met
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain cleanliness and compliance
- Follow strict biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare procedures
- Complete all transport documentation accurately
- Support hatchery operations when not driving, including general duties and hygiene tasks
- Represent the business professionally when liaising with farms, depots, and clients

The Company:
A forward thinking organisation at the forefront of agricultural innovation and animal welfare. The business operates a modern, eco-conscious transport fleet and provides comprehensive training, support, and development opportunities for all employees.

The Candidate:
- Valid Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence
- Previous commercial driving experience preferred (training can be provided)
- Strong understanding of load security, vehicle safety, and manual handling
- Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on duties
- Flexible with working hours, including early starts, late finishes, and occasional overnight stays (accommodation provided)
- Commitment to biosecurity, animal welfare, and sustainability
- No contact with poultry or birds outside work (biosecurity requirement)

The Package:
- £15.27 per hour, 39-hour week
- Overtime rate: £19.63 per hour
- 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Accommodation provided when required
- Full training and career development
- Opportunity to work with a state-of-the-art, electric, welfare-focused transport fleet

Please email your CV to Conor Atay, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, CAtay@agrirs.co.uk.

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