Do you have the right DNA to work for us?

 

Dugdale Nutrition Attitude

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• Are you self-motivated, driven and ambitious?

• Are you Passionate about British Agriculture?

• Are you enthusiastic, professional and personable?

• Do you enjoy working as part of a team?​

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About us…

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Dugdale Nutrition Ltd is a modern family business, leading the UK’s ruminant sector by delivering outstanding products, people, partnerships and performance. We currently have two production facilities based in Clitheroe and Speke that run 24/7.​

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Main Purpose…

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As a Transport service technician, you are responsible for the safety checking, greasing and defect repairing of all vehicles within the transport fleet, you will also be responsible for taking vehicles to and from service agents as required, from time to time you may also be required to conduct deliveries to customers and help with loading of vehicles on site, you must also be aware of the rules and regulations for conducting safety inspections following the DVSA Guide to maintaining roadworthiness, you must also have a understanding of the  rules and regulations involved with driver’s hours, working time directive rules and maintain the company’s high standards in regard to customer service.

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Key Tasks & Responsibilities…
 

Vehicle Inspections

• Perform vehicle inspections, grease all necessary greasing points, check all fluid levels

• Report and rectify any issues found on inspection

• Repair any defects reported

• Log inspections and defect repairs on the fleet management software

• Conduct internal and external vehicle washes using a hot pressure washer

• Liaise with 3rd party suppliers to enable vehicle to be returned to service in a timely manor

• Keep a professional appearance and keep the workshop clean, tidy and organised

• Ensure all garage equipment and tools are kept clean, tidy and in the correct place

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Driving​​​​​

• Deliver and collect vehicles from service agents

• Conduct vehicle walk around checks in line with company procedure

• Adhere to Driving Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive at all times.

• Deliver finished product and raw material in the most cost effective way possible.

• Always uphold the company’s image and reputation.

• To help with the company’s carbon footprint by driving in a manner that is safe, legal and optimises fuel efficiency.

• Adhere to Company policy, procedure and legislation including the Company Handbook.

• Comply with and uphold all aspects of the Company’s health & Safety instructions, requirements, and policies.

• Follow all rules and regulations set out in the Driver Handbooks.

• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicles and sanitising requirements.

• Work always within the framework and requirements of the Company’s obligations to the Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS)

• To ensure all paperwork is completed and given to the correct recipient

• Respect Customers property and site rules

• Understand the rules set out for delivery drivers as set out by the Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASSC)

• Make sure the vehicle do not go out overloaded and within axle weight parameters.

• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by Senior Management.

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Personal Specification…

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• Must hold a LGV C+E License (class 1)

• Have an excellent mechanical knowledge

• Have knowledge of the DVSA guide to maintaining roadworthiness

• Have knowledge of how to use Microsoft Office and Apps for data entry.

• Must have a valid and up to date driver Certificate of professional competence (CPC)

• Be able to work alone and as part of the wider Dugdale Nutrition team. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to high health & safety standards.

• Have good Timekeeping and housekeeping.

• Self-motivated and ability to think on your feet.

• Offer a excellent level of flexibility.   

• Be Familiar with the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) code of practice for making safe deliveries of animal feed on farms.

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What you’ll receive…

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• A competitive salary of £33,150.00

• Pension

• Life Assurance

• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program

• 31 days Annual Leave (pro rata to your shift pattern) including Bank Holidays

• Free onsite parking

• Company Health Cash Plan Scheme 

• PPE

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