HGV Driver (Livestock)


Company:	Cranswick Country Foods
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thetford, IP25 6LW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job description:

About Cranswick Country Foods:

Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday with occasional weekend work.

Job requirements of Long Distance HGV Livestock Driver:

· To transport livestock around the UK

· Planning route on a day-to-day basis

· Work as part of a team

· Have a good understanding and passion for animal welfare

· Flexibility with weekend availability (with notice given)

What you will need:

· C + E (CLASS 1) License

· Ability to commit to early mornings and have nights out

· Previous experience preferred but training can be given to suitable applicant

· Flexible attitude to work

· Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

· Current CPC

Pay and benefits:

Salary – £224 per day

Attendance bonus of £40 per week

Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions

Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted share scheme

Opportunity to purchase extra holiday

Discounted local gym membership

Death in service insurance

Enhanced holiday after 5 years’ service

Interested?:

Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to ccfn.humanresources@cranswick.co.uk

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Closing Date: 30th November 2026 please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )

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