Job Description

About us

Wild Water Group is Wales' leading provider of temperature controlled warehousing and distribution services. Our cold store network spans across South Wales and southern England. We have a new permanent HGV Class 1 Driver position to be based at our Southampton cold store.

Summary of position:

The position includes, but is not limited to, ensuring vehicles are properly loaded before carrying out multidrop deliveries in line with road, transport and driver legislation, general warehouse duties when not out driving.

Job description:

Undertaking sufficient vehicle checks to ensure vehicles are roadworthy Adhering to all tachograph, driver, and road regulations Getting the right products and quantities to the correct location on time Loading and discharging goods in a sensible manner Obtaining customer signatures where required Relaying significant customer feedback to the relevant parties Reporting any accidents, incidents, maintenance or operational issues (including any license changes) immediately to the Transport Manager Undertaking general warehouse duties when not driving Continuing your own professional development Keeping accurate records Being in attendance at team meetings, where requested Undertaking activities associated with the HR function when required e.g. investigations Upholding positive and professional working relationship with customers, work colleagues and other stakeholders Compliance with all company policies, procedures and requirements Maintaining a high level of housekeeping within your work area Taking responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others Accepting all other duties assigned that are commensurate with your job role

Key performance indicators (KPIs):

Driving with due care and attention to ensure all goods arrive at their destination with zero damage Completing a vehicle defect sheet on every shift prior to commencing a journey and passing this to the Transport Manager accordingly Adhering to all rules on driver's hours and tachographs, as per the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, without exception Conducting general warehousing duties to expected standards when required To present yourself in a professional manner at all times.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 41,782.00 per year

Experience:

HGV Driving: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 1 HGV license (required)
Work Location: On the road