HGV Class 1 Livestock Driver

Job description

Ian Mosey (Livestock) Ltd is a well-established, family-owned business operating across England, specialising in the breeding, rearing and finishing of pigs.

We're looking for a professional Class 1 Livestock Driver to join our team, operating from our base near *Pocklington* (Circa 5 mins drive from Pocklington, 25 mins from York, 30 mins from Driffield, Beverley and Howden.)

This is a key role in our operation, moving pigs between our farms and to abattoirs across England.

The role

As a Livestock Driver, you will:

• Be *allocated your own vehicle* from a *modern, well-maintained fleet*
• Load, transport and unload pigs safely and efficiently (farm-to-farm and farm-to-abattoir)
• Move livestock between our farms and to abattoirs, with a mix of *local roads, farm access* and *main routes*
• Complete *wash-out/clean down* of vehicle and trailer in line with biosecurity and hygiene requirements
• Work to high standards of animal welfare, professionalism and compliance

Working pattern

• Monday to Friday (predominantly)
• Nights out required - Typically 0–4 nights out per week (depending on routes/workload)

What we're looking for

• Class 1 (C+E) licence – minimum 1 year experience
• Driver CPC (in date)
• A sound understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs and the Working Time Directive, with a professional approach to compliance
• Comfortable being "hands on" with livestock
• A professional, dependable approach and the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a practical, hands-on role

Training and support

• Training provided for livestock work (if needed) – we will support the right driver to settle into livestock handling
• A strong focus on preventative maintenance, delivered through our in-house workshop, keeping vehicles safe and compliant
• A supportive team and a business that takes driver welfare seriously

What we offer

• Competitive salary – starting at £45,000 to increase after successful completion of probationary period
• Night out allowance
• Bonus scheme
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension
• Employee referral programme
• Access to a discounts platform across a wide range of retailers
• Access to a private GP service

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Application question(s):
* Are you comfortable handling and moving livestock, with full training provided?

Experience:
* HGV Class 1 Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
* Driver Qualification Card (DQC) (required)

Work Location: In person

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Meltonby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-10-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English