Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Day shift

Salary: £16.81 per hour / Annual Salary of £36,716

Location: Cannock

What are we looking for?

We are currently recruiting a Class 1 HGV Driver to join our team on a day 4 on / 4 off rota.

This is a hands-on driving role involving collections from farm sites and deliveries to our packing centre's. This job involves collecting from farms, so you must be prepared to load and unload the vehicle yourself using an electric pallet truck, navigate different types of terrain, and gain valuable experience as a professional driver. You’ll also enjoy some lovely views along the way and have access to very good equipment.

About the Role

• Day shift

• Collecting goods directly from farms

• Some manual handling required

• Drivers must be comfortable self-loading and unloading using an electronic pallet truck

• Ensuring safe, professional driving and compliance at all times

This is a practical, active driving role ideal for someone who prefers variety and doesn’t mind getting involved beyond just driving from A to B.

What we are looking for

·       Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) license

·       Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

·       Physically able and willing to carry out manual handling

·       Reliable, professional, and able to work independently

·       Previous farm or hands-on work experience beneficial but not essential

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

What can we offer you?

·       Guaranteed contractual hours every month, paid even if not worked

·       Consistent day/night shifts

·       Predictable 4 on / 4 off rota for a good work–life balance

·       Secure, ongoing employment

·       Supportive transport team

·       Industry standard training including CPC. 

You’ll also get

• Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate

• Free hot drinks on shift

• Service Awards

• Enhanced paternity and maternity

• Free life insurance

• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero

• Discounted eggs and chicken

• A Celebration day after 1 years service - enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday

• Access to Digi-Care + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.

• Discounted Gym Memberships

• Free Eye Test every two years

• Discounted mobile phone contracts

• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus

• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders

• Wellness programme

• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.