Class 2 HGV Driver- Fixed Term Contract

The Port William; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Class 2 Driver in Cornwall! This fixed-term role offers a chance to be part of a dedicated distribution team, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries while upholding a stellar reputation. You'll enjoy a supportive work environment with generous annual leave and discounts on food and accommodation. If you have a passion for driving, customer service, and a commitment to safety, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

30% discount on food & drink

50% discount on accommodation

Discounted membership with local businesses

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving license and a driver’s tachograph card.
• Relevant driving experience and good geographical knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lorry for delivery and verify contents against load sheets.
• Deliver stock safely and efficiently while complying with driving legislation.

Skills

Driving License

Customer Service

Geographical Knowledge

Manual Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Fixed term employment opportunity! We are seekingTWO Class 2 Drivers to join our distribution network based from our depot at St Columb Major, Cornwall. As a dedicated member of the Distribution team, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring customer orders are completed accurately and timely while maintaining St Austell Brewery's fantastic reputation across the South West.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing the lorry for delivery and accurately verifying the contents of inventory loads against load sheet documents.
• Reviewing all delivery instructions to support service standards
• Completing all documentation promptly and accurately as required
• Ensuring that the vehicle is loaded safely according to the load document
• Delivering stock in a safe and efficient manner
  
• Ensuring that all legislation relating to driving is complied with, including a tacho card
• Ensuring the vehicle is safe and legal for the road by undertaking and logging routine checks of lights, tyres, oil, water, etc.

About you:

• Appropriate level of driving licence for the vehicle, and a driver’s tachograph card.
• Relevant driving experience.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Experience working in a customer-focused environment with a commercial outlook.
• You will be delivering kegs with an average weight of 63kg meaning manual handling experience is preferable as the movement of heavy goods must be carried out in a safe and appropriate manner.

What we offer in return:

• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• 30% discount on food & drink and 50% discount on accommodation.
• Discounted membership with local businesses.

Additional Info:

Full time hours - 45 hours pw, working Monday - Friday. Start time is 6am.

This role is fixed term and will end on September 12th 2025.

St AustellBreweryis an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.

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