Job Description

Job Title: Driver/Assistant Storeperson

Location: Portsmouth with travel to all Wightlink sites when required

A permanent full-time opportunity has arisen for a Driver/Assistant Storeperson. In this role you will provide efficient and safe transportation of goods and materials across Wightlink locations, while supporting stores operations through accurate inventory management, goods handling, and excellent customer service.

This dual-function role ensures smooth logistics operations and maintains optimal stock levels to support ferry operations and customer needs.

Please note due to insurance requirements you must be over the age of 25 and hold a full valid UK driving license.

What you'll be doing

Safely operate company vehicles (up to 3.5 tonnes) for delivery and collection of goods

Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and maintain vehicle cleanliness

Ensure compliance with road transport regulations and company policies

Act as system champion, providing feedback for continuous improvement

Maintain accurate delivery documentation and obtain proof of delivery

Communicate delivery schedules with internal departments and external suppliers

Conduct daily system checks to ensure order triggers are functioning correctly

Receive, check, and process incoming deliveries against purchase orders

Monitor and validate e-ordering system suggestions against actual stock levels

Maintain accurate stock records using computerised inventory management systems

What we're looking for

Driving license essential

Experience in warehouse, stores, or logistics environment

Fork lift truck license would be advantageous but not essential

Proficient IT skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Adept at working with and around customers

This role can be physically demanding. Applicants should be in good health, used to manual handling and comfortable working around water.

Who we are

We are Wightlink. We are Captains, Baristas, Accountants, Engineers, Cleaners, Port Operators Technicians and many more

We've been carrying people across the Solent for over 160 years and things have changed a lot in that time. Bigger ferries, more passengers, quicker crossing times - but some things remain the same; not least our dedication to providing the best service possible and our passion for the Isle of Wight.

Our mission is to be the easiest way to cross the Solent with outstanding customer service and we're always looking for outstanding people who can help us deliver on it. We're an equal opportunities employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we're backed by some of the world's leading investors.

We take our commitment to the environment seriously and you can play a part in helping us achieve our goals. We already operate England's first hybrid energy ship, Victoria of Wight, and have implemented a wide range of initiatives to protect the sea, land and air that surround us. With big plans for the future, it's a great time to join us - we've pledged to further reduce our carbon emissions significantly over the next decade.

We're often asked why it's so great to work at Wightlink. Perhaps it's because we offer:

A competitive salary

33 days pro-rata annual leave

Clear and supported career progression

A generous pension scheme

Concessionary ferry travel for you and your family

Discount on food & drink as well as exclusive discounts at a range of Island and Mainland businesses

Free parking

A chance to make a difference to the communities that depend on our lifeline service

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,364.00 per year

Work Location: In person