Tug and Tractor Driver
- Recruiter
- Ga Pet Food Partners*
- Location
- Bretherton
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 12 May 2017
- Closes
- 05 Jun 2017
- Ref
- 225211666-01
- Sectors
- Automotive & Driving
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Tug and Tractor Driver
Nights - Four on Four off
The Company
GA offers pet food brands of any size the total solution in private label pet food. From concept to launch, storage to dispatch, GA partners with more private label pet food brands than any other pet food manufacturer, making it easy and profitable for pet food brands to launch and grow their business. GA’s continuous investment in sustainable world-leading manufacturing and nutrition expertise means brands benefit from a constant stream of innovation.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a tractor and tug driver to join our raw materials department.
The role is varied, it encompasses the following tasks
- Operating the companies Terberg Tug tractor at the main production facility to move GA’s Meat silo’s around site to facilitate production requirements and the requirement to wash the silos using a CIP system
- Using the Terberg Tug to move HGV trailers around the GA site as and when required.
- Operating the companies John Deere Tractors moving raw materials around the Plocks farm site using the 14 tonne trailers.
- Operate GA’s counterbalance FLT’s to unload and load vehicles on site.
- Report any machinery faults or damage to the Stores Supervisors immediately after identifying an issue.
The Person
- Ideally will have had HGV or Tractor Driving Experience
- Hardworking and dependable
- Having a awareness of Health and Safety issues
- Adaptable to change and flexible
- Being able to work with a team and have good interpersonal skills
The Package
- A competitive rate will be paid to the successful applicant dependent on skills and experience
- The post is on a 4 on 4 off shift rota starting at 18.00pm – 6.00am
- 22 days annual holidays
- The position will require covering for opposite numbers holidays.
- Based at our Plocks Farm, Bretherton site.
How to apply:
Please send a current CV and covering letter along with details of current remuneration if applicable and availability by clicking apply.
Closing date is planned for 5th June 2017 but may be closed earlier if there are enough applications received; applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
GA Pet Food Partners is an Equal Opportunities and Age Positive Employer
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK