Job Description

About TWS

TWS are a haulage company that offer temperature controlled distribution across the country. We strive to maximise the efficiency of our resources reducing empty running. This not only aids us to grow and maintain our exceptional service levels and more importantly to protect the environment. You can find further details on https://www.twilsonandsons.co.uk/

Purpose

To deliver goods safely, efficiently, and compliantly to customers, operating a TWS HGV vehicle as instructed by Transport Planners or the Transport Director ensuring adherence to all legal, regulatory, and company standards. The role focuses on providing excellent service, maintaining the integrity of transported goods, and upholding health and safety practices throughout the transportation process.

Role and Responsibilities

Safely operate a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) to transport goods to specified locations.

Ensure customer's food safety requirements are met and any CCP's are controlled in the correct manner.

Carry out daily vehicle checks, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with regulations.

Load and unload goods, ensuring secure, hygienic and efficient handling in accordance with the drivers plan and check that the temperatures are correct at the tie of leaving the depot and arriving at your destination.

Ensure documents are checked and signed by customer at the time of delivery and handed in to Transport admin on returning to the yard.

Keep a record of any discrepancies and report to Transport Admin immediately.

Plan routes and meet delivery schedules, arrive at customer depots, safely at the designated delivery time with the correct load and documents adhering to traffic laws and company policies.

Maintain accurate records of deliveries, vehicle checks, and any incidents.

Communicate effectively with the Transport Planning team, reporting delays or issues promptly.

Adhere to health and safety standards, including manual handling and vehicle maintenance procedures.

Keeping Tachograph infringements within scope of DCRS policy

Must notify the Transport Office of ANY changes to licence including: change of address, points / endorsements / health changes / medication which may affect driving

Role Requirements

Must have valid C+E category licence, valid DQC (Driver CPC Card) and valid Digital Tachograph

An effective communicator

Excellent knowledge of road safety regulations and traffic laws.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

Ability to work independently and handle time-sensitive deliveries.

Personal Attributes

Excellent communication both verbal and written

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Good time keeping

IT Literate

Can achieve deadlines

Adaptable/Self motivated

Honest/Trustworthy/Polite

Ability to build rapport and trust with co-workers at all levels

Self-motivate and initiate independent tasks

Follow instructions and processes by managing your time efficiently

Team player

Role Specifics

14.50 per hour plus bonus for night and weekend work Working days Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday or Sunday (Late evening starts to early morning)
T Wilson is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and aim to create a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, and decisions regarding employment are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact HR@twilsonandsons.co.uk to discuss your needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50-17.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Schedule:

Night shift
Work Location: In person