At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver drinks to venues with a focus on excellent customer service and safety.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest drinks wholesalers with a rich history.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive pay and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Diversity is valued; all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team that supports the drinks industry and its future.
- Qualifications: Must have 3 years driving experience and a valid HGV licence.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
We’re a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade – day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we’re always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we’re supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.
About the role
As a multi-drop Class 2 Driver for Matthew Clark, together with a Driver's Mate you'll deliver orders to our customers’ premises in a courteous and efficient manner, ensuring we deliver safely and On Time and In Full. We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Drop Class 2 Driver to join our Matthew Clark team and the wider C&C family on a full-time permanent basis.
Shifts: Monday to Friday (occasional weekend working during peak periods - ie. Xmas/Major sporting events)
You will be responsible for delivering our products to customers' premises within a geographical radius from the depot with assistance from a Driver's mate. Excellent customer service is essential to our business needs as the customer is at the heart of everything we do; every order should be delivered with care, in a friendly manner and on-time. We can only consider your application if you have 3 years driving experience and are willing for us to undertake due diligence checks on your licence through the DVLA.
What your working day will look like:
- Undertake vehicle inspection checks
- Ensure customer orders are secured and packaged correctly for delivery prior to departure
- Liaise with your Driver’s mate to provide a download of the running sheet and customer orders
- Inform the customer of any order delays, stock shortages or problems
- Assist with the unloading of customer orders from the vehicle to the customer premises
- Collect empty kegs/pallets and returns - when back at Depot ensure they are handled and stored correctly within the Warehouse or yard.
- Ensure health and safety procedures are adhered to
- Complete all paperwork/EPOD tasks and any administration tasks
- Liaise with Transport Management re. vehicle issues/delays
- Ensure full compliance with Tachograph legislation
About you
You have a solid understanding of the local road network, backed by over three years of driving experience, including at least 12 months of Class 2 driving. You hold a valid HGV driving licence and CPC licence, ensuring you're fully qualified. You're experienced in delivering excellent customer service and possess strong communication skills. While experience with multi-drops is preferred, you're adaptable and capable of handling various delivery scenarios.
About Us
Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.
We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together. We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
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