HGV Driver - Non Bulk

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Role Overview</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Wynnstay Group is seeking a professional, safety-focused and customer-oriented HGV Driver - Non Bulk to support our national distribution operation by delivering products efficiently, safely and reliably to customers across our network.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reporting to the National Distribution Manager (Non-Bulk), with a dotted line of responsibility to the Transport Coordinator,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will play a key role in ensuring products are delivered on time while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and customer service.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a hands-on role that combines HGV driving, vehicle loading and unloading, manual handling and customer interaction.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">You will be responsible for operating your assigned vehicle safely and professionally, ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately and in line with legal and company requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working within operator licence</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements, including tachograph regulations and the Working Time Directive, you will maintain high standards of compliance whilst representing Wynnstay positively at customer sites and across the wider business.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role requires a proactive approach to vehicle care and roadworthiness, including daily defect reporting, cleanliness checks and wheel nut inspections in accordance with company policy. You will also complete relevant administrative tasks associated with deliveries and transport operations.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and responsible driver who takes pride in delivering exceptional service, prioritising safety and contributing to the success of a national agricultural business.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Responsibilities</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carrying out a range of driving and delivery activities, including HGV driving, manual handling and customer deliveries.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Safely loading and unloading vehicles in accordance with company procedures and safe working practices.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing all delivery documentation and associated administrative</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements accurately and on time.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Fully complying with operator licence</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements, tachograph regulations and the Working Time Directive where applicable.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Conducting daily vehicle checks and using Wynnstay's defect reporting system to report faults or concerns promptly.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintaining the condition, cleanliness and roadworthiness of your assigned vehicle, both internally and externally.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensuring wheel nuts are checked and tightened in accordance with company policy and procedures.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Delivering excellent customer service by representing Wynnstay in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Building positive relationships with customers and responding appropriately to customer queries when required.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Following all health and safety procedures and promoting safe working practices at all times.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Attending and completing any training deemed necessary for the role.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Identifying and escalating any issues that may impact safety, compliance, customer service or operational performance.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting colleagues and contributing positively to the wider Transport and Distribution team.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Meeting or exceeding objectives agreed through the Wynnstay Review process.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required by management.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Adhering to all Wynnstay policies, procedures and company standards.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What we're looking for</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid HGV licence appropriate to the vehicle being operated.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good understanding of driver hours legislation, tachograph regulations and transport compliance</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience operating HGV vehicles safely and professionally.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to load, unload and handle goods safely, including manual handling activities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong commitment to health and safety and safe working practices.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent customer service and communication skills.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Basic administrative skills to complete transport and delivery documentation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Flexible and dependable approach with the ability to adapt to operational</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience within agricultural, feed, retail distribution or logistics environments.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience operating a range of commercial vehicles.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Knowledge of vehicle defect reporting systems and transport technology.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Forklift or other relevant material handling qualifications.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience delivering goods directly to agricultural, commercial or rural customers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Competitive salary.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Company profit related pay scheme.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of £583 million and over 900 colleagues nationwide</p>