Class 2 Delivery Driver for Pubs & Bars

LWC Drinks; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

LWC Drinks Northampton is seeking a Class 2 Driver to join its depot team. The role combines safe, compliant driving with physical delivery work to pubs, bars and customers, requiring reliability and good customer service.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, load and unload stock, and handle paperwork while adhering to driver hours regulations. A customer-facing role with emphasis on teamwork and best-in-class service.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 2 (Category C) licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph card.
• Good understanding of driver hours, tachograph rules, and working time regulations.
• Good understanding of safe loading practices, including the use of load restraint systems.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude with customers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily vehicle checks and basic defect reporting to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy.
• Deliver drinks to pubs, bars, and customers safely and on time, following the planned route.
• Work to depot rota requirements to ensure the required customer service and delivery.
• Load and unload stock using appropriate equipment (e.g. sack barrows) with manual handling involved.
• Ensure all loads are secured correctly using appropriate load restraints to prevent movement of stock and equipment in transit.
• Check deliveries against paperwork and ensure accuracy at point of drop.
• Collect empties (kegs, cases, gas bottles) and return them safely to site.
• Keep customers informed of any delivery issues, shortages, or delays.
• Complete delivery paperwork and/or handheld device tasks as required and collect payments when required.
• Maintain customer confidence by keeping information strictly confidential regarding premises security and operational information.
• Work safely at all times, following company and site health & safety procedures.
• Comply with driver hours, Working Time Directive Regulations, and tachograph requirements at all times.
• Support the warehouse team when needed (e.g. loading vehicles, sorting returns etc).
• Have good presentation in the correct LWC Drinks uniform at all times.

Skills

Class 2 licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph

Loading & unloading

Customer service

Team player

Job description

LWC Drinks Northampton is seeking a Class 2 Driver to join its depot team. The role combines safe, compliant driving with physical delivery work to pubs, bars and customers, requiring reliability and good customer service.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, load and unload stock, and handle paperwork while adhering to driver hours regulations. A customer-facing role with emphasis on teamwork and best-in-class service.