Job overview

The Post Holder is responsible for ensuring the safe transportation, delivery and collection of frozen food items to various sites both internal and external to the UHB and also the transportation of completed frozen products to and from both units at the Central production Unit (CPU).

 Also includes delivery and collection to and from hospitals and neighbouring Health Boards/Trusts.

To maintain and promote the highest standards of service delivery and helping to maintain open and effective communications.

To meet and adhere to all legislative requirements while responsible for CPU Vehicle.  

Main duties of the job

To work within Cwm Taf Morgannwg CPU, undertaking all duties and be able to work on one’s own as well as being a team member.

To maintain strict control of a 12 ton vehicle and to ensure that temperature and mileage log book is completed with accurate readings, and also document any defects via driver’s report/defect booklet. 

The Post holder must hold a clean and valid Cat C driving licence to include CPC Card and also carry a digital licence to drive CPU Vehicle.

The Post holder will be responsible for taking the Vehicle for regular services or any other vehicle repairs to the designated garage 

Must comply with road traffic legislation, and Health and safety Legislation when using vehicles on road.  Must be fully aware of and conversant with the high way code and abide by it at all times. 

To ensure that daily checks on the maintenance of both 12 ton and 7.5-ton Vehicle is carried out at the start and end of shift pattern as stated in the CPC regulations.

The Post Holder must adhere to the driver’s guide to hours/Tachographs.

To assist in preparation, processing, chilling or freezing of raw materials in accordance with the strict procedures, 

To undertake various cleaning duties as detailed by the online Supervisor in line with Legislative requirements.

Their role will require them to work or transport in two separate Units one of which is the production unit and the other being the working freezer unit.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.