At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver world-class beers safely and efficiently to local bars and restaurants.
- Company: Join a leading importer and distributor of premium beers from around the globe.
- Benefits: Earn £13.30 per hour with flexible hours and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Physically active role with opportunities for growth in a vibrant industry.
- Why this job: Be part of a fun team, enjoy the outdoors, and build relationships with customers.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid driving licence and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 13.3 - 13.3 £ per hour.
Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire
Hours: 32/40 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday
Reporting to: Transport Manager
Salary: £13.30 per hour
About The company is an importer, distributor, and brand builder of world-class beers from Europe, the USA, and Japan. They work closely with independent brewers and a diverse customer base including bar owners, pub groups, wholesalers, restaurateurs, and major retailers.
Role Overview
The Dray Driver / Multi-Drop Delivery Van Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient and accurate delivery of beer kegs, cases, bottles and associated consumables to customers within the delivery area served by their Brighouse Distribution Hub. This is a specialist dray role, not a standard parcel delivery position, requiring care, product knowledge, customer awareness and pride in representing the brand at every delivery point.
Working as part of the Transport team, the role requires a customer-focused individual who can manage a multi-drop delivery schedule, maintain high standards of vehicle compliance and safety, and provide a level of service that strengthens the relationship between The company, and their brand partners and our customers.
This is a physically demanding role involving regular heavy lifting, loading and unloading of products, and the collection of returnable containers and empties.
- Complete daily multi-drop delivery schedules from the Brighouse Distribution Hub to customers across the designated delivery area.
- Deliver beer kegs, cases, bottles and consumables safely and efficiently to customers.
- Load and unload vehicles in line with safe working practices and company procedures.
- Collect empty kegs, casks, packaging and returnable items as required.
- Ensure all deliveries are completed accurately and within agreed service levels.
- Follow planned delivery routes while adapting to changing operational requirements where necessary.
- Communicate delivery updates, delays or issues promptly to the Transport Team.
- Obtain proof of delivery and ensure all delivery documentation is completed accurately.
- Maintain professional standards when delivering to pubs, bars, restaurants, retailers and wholesalers.
- Safely secure loads and ensure products are transported in line with company standards.
Customer Service
- Provide a professional, courteous and helpful service to all customers.
- Build positive, trusted relationships with customers through reliable delivery performance, excellent communication and a genuine understanding of the role the dray team plays in the customer experience.
- Recognise that every delivery is an opportunity to reinforce the relationship between the brand and the customer.
- Resolve routine customer queries professionally and escalate issues where appropriate.
- Support the wider business in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Van Driver employer: Unity Personnel
As a Logistics Project Manager at our Brighouse location, you'll join a dynamic team dedicated to bringing world-class beers to the UK market. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and employee development, offering opportunities for growth within the logistics sector. With competitive salaries and a commitment to work-life balance, we ensure our employees feel valued and motivated in their roles.
