The Wonderfield Group
HGV Driver
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Warehouse - Taiko Acton- BONSAI
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £21.90
Contracted Hours: 36
Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.
The HGV Driver is responsible for transporting Taiko products safely, legally and efficiently between manufacturing sites, suppliers, distribution centres and customers while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, customer service and compliance.
The successful candidate will ensure all deliveries are completed on time, vehicles remain roadworthy and all transport legislation, company procedures and health & safety standards are followed at all times.
Responsibilities include:
- Safely transport chilled and frozen food products to customers and company locations.
- Complete deliveries and collections in accordance with daily transport schedules.
- Carry out daily DVSA compliant vehicle walk-round inspections before every shift.
- Report vehicle defects immediately using company procedures.
- Ensure all products are loaded, secured and transported safely.
- Maintain product temperature requirements throughout transportation.
- Complete all delivery paperwork, PODs and transport documentation accurately.
- Operate digital tachograph equipment correctly.
- Comply with Drivers’ Hours Regulations and Working Time legislation.
- Maintain a clean and roadworthy vehicle at all times.
- Report accidents, delays, vehicle defects or incidents promptly.
- Deliver excellent customer service whilst representing the Taiko brand.
- Follow all company policies, Health & Safety, Food Safety and Transport procedures.
- Work closely with Warehouse, Planning and Transport teams to ensure operational efficiency.
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Summary of Duties
- Deliver products safely and efficiently.
- Carry out daily vehicle safety inspections.
- Ensure vehicles remain legally compliant.
- Complete accurate transport documentation.
- Monitor chilled and frozen product temperatures.
- Secure loads correctly before every journey.
- Operate digital tachograph equipment.
- Follow approved delivery routes and schedules.
- Report vehicle defects and safety concerns immediately.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and customer service.
- Support warehouse and transport operations where required.
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Key Accountabilities
Vehicle Safety & Compliance
- Complete and document daily vehicle walk-round inspections.
- Ensure vehicle defects are reported immediately.
- Keep vehicle clean, safe and roadworthy.
- Ensure all required vehicle documentation is available before departure.
Transport Compliance
- Hold a valid Category C or C+E HGV Licence.
- Hold a valid Driver CPC Qualification Card (DQC).
- Hold a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
- Comply with all DVSA, DVLA and Highway Code regulations.
- Operate within
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