Class 2 Driver

C&C Group plc; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage distributor in Bedford seeks a Multi Drop Class 2 Driver to join their team. The role involves delivering products efficiently and courteously, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have at least three years of driving experience, including 12 months as a Class 2 driver, and possess excellent customer service and communication skills. This full-time position includes shifts from Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work during peak times.

Qualifications

• 3 years driving experience, including at least 12 months of Class 2 driving.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries preferred.
• Adaptable to various delivery scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Deliver orders to customers in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Complete vehicle inspection checks before departure.
• Inform customers of order delays or issues.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of local road network

Education

Valid HGV driving licence

CPC licence

Job description

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 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 experienceand be 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.