Transport Cleaning Operative and Loading Assistant

Do you have the right **D**N**A** to work for us?

**D*ugdale **N**utrition **A*ttitude
- 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?

If you are, then an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Transport Cleaning Operative and Loading Assistant to join a leading FMCG/Food manufacturing business working 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday (15.00 hrs to 01.30 hrs). This role will also involve covering holidays and sickness for the permanent Night Loaders. A good level of flexibility will be required as you will have to move shifts when holiday cover for the permanent Night Loaders is needed.

About us

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.

**Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Transport Manager, your duties will include but not limited to;
- Undertake sanitizing of vehicles both exterior and interior in line with UFAS requirements using a steam cleaner.
- Tipping of bulk intake trailers as required on site.
- Always uphold the company’s image and reputation.
- To assist the permanent night loaders with loading of company bulk delivery vehicles to meet the customer’s requirements.
- Cover night loading when required if permanent night loaders are on annual leave or sick
- Ensure all loading instructions are followed and the delivery paperwork is completed to enable the customer to be invoiced correctly.
- To comply with and uphold all aspects of the company’s Health & Safety instructions, requirements and policies.
- To work at all times within the framework and requirements of the Company’s obligations to food safety/traceability standards.
- Adhere to Company policy, procedure and legislation including the Company Handbook.
- Make sure a retained sample is taken for all products loaded.
- Work closely with control room staff to ensure all trucks are loaded in the most prompt and efficient way allowing for production to continue
- Ensure that all products are loaded in the correct vehicle compartments
- Check that product quality is to the company standard when loading and know when to escalate issues when needed
- Have an understanding of the rules for loading vehicles as set out by the Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASSC)
- Work at all times within the framework and requirements of the Company’s obligations to the Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS)
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required by Senior Management.

Person Specification
- Be able to work alone and as part of the wider Dugdale Nutrition team
- Have a understanding of working at heights and in confined spaces
- Have a good understanding of Microsoft Office and Tablet devices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to high health & safety standards
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Self-motivated and ability to think on your feet
- Offer a good level of flexibility
- Hold a category B car driving licence
- Be comfortable maneuvering and shunting rigid and articulated vehicles around sites

What you’ll receive
- Salary £26,575 per annum
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- 31 days Annual Leave (pro rata to your shift pattern)
- Free onsite parking
- Company Cash plan Scheme
- PPE

**Salary**: £26,575.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 secure measures are operating on this site, extra cleaning measures in place, hand washing, sanitisers, gloves and masks available.