Job Vacancies: Smyths Daleside in Ballindrait wish to recruit full-time Lorry Drivers and an Office Administrator for a temporary position to cover maternity leave.
Milling since 1865 Smyths Daleside are the leading manufacturer of animal feed in the North West of Ireland. For over 155 years we have been making the highest quality feeds with the aim of exceeding our customers’ expectations.
Due to increased growth in our sector and company we are seeking to recruit for the following position based from our animal feed mill in Ballindrait.
Lorry Drivers
Ref: SD/D/07/21
The Role:
The Lorry Driver will be responsible for providing a high-quality delivery service to customers. The role involves delivering bulk and bagged animal feed ensuring all orders are delivered safely, in good condition, accurately and on time, so that customers receive excellent customer service. Daily checks on your vehicle are essential, combined with excellent paperwork handling and working closely with, and reporting any issues to the Transport Team.
The Person:
- A minimum of one – two years lorry driving experience;
- Hold a valid HGV Class C Licence;
- Be fully CPC compliant;
- Have customer care experience;
- An HGV Class C+E licence is desirable;
- Preferably have a Counterbalance and Mounty forklift licences;
- Ideally have experience of multi drop on farm deliveries.
The successful candidate should be reliable, efficient, motivated and be able to work as part of a team. Candidates should have a good standard of education with the ability to complete accurate documentation, have a clean and tidy appearance and good communication skills.
Normal working pattern is Monday to Friday with flexibility to work every other weekend if required. Starting times vary depending on the route deliveries and will involve early morning starts.
To apply please forward a current CV and cover letter detailing your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, which you consider to be relevant to this application to the HR Manager, Smyths Daleside, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal, F93 K447 or email hrmanager@smythsfeeds.com
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Wednesday 4th August 2021
Office Administrator
Ref No: SD/OA/07/21
We now wish to recruit for the following temporary position to cover maternity leave at our Ballindrait mill.
The Role:
- Receive and process customer orders and deal with sales enquiries;
- Front office duties which include dealing with the weighbridge, hauliers, customers and cash sales;
- Control and analysis of haulier accounts;
- Provide support for other financial/administrative duties delegated by management, including month end preparations.
The Person:
- Must have previous experience within an administrative role, preferably in a busy office environment;
- Have strong IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office applications;
- Have experience of operating computerised accounting software;
- The ability to work on your own initiative and within a busy team;
- Possess excellent organisational and time management skills, have an excellent telephone manner and demonstrate attention to detail;
- Will ideally have a qualification in a business-related discipline;
- A knowledge of the farming sector would be an advantage.
To apply please forward a current CV and cover letter to the HR Manager, Smyths Daleside, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal, F93 K447 or email hrmanager@smythsfeeds.com
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Wednesday 4th August 2021
Smyths Daleside is an equal opportunities employer
Milling since 1865 smythsdaleside.com
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