Class 2 Driver

LWC Drinks; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LWC Drinks Ltd is seeking a Class 2 Driver at Northampton depot to deliver to pubs, bars, and customers. You will combine safe driving with hands-on delivery work and maintain a high standard of service.

You will work as part of a team, follow planned routes, and ensure loads are secure while keeping customers informed of any issues.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 2 (Category C) licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph card.
• Knowledge of driver hours, tachograph rules and working time regulations.
• Safe loading practices including load restraint systems.
• Reliable, team player with good customer facing communication.
• Correct driving license for the vehicle and strong safety habits.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Deliver drinks to pubs, bars and customers on time per route.
• Load and unload stock with manual handling as required.
• Secure loads and check paperwork at point of drop.
• Keep customers informed of delivery issues and delays.
• Complete delivery paperwork and handle payments when required.
• Work with warehouse team and maintain LWC Drinks uniform.

Skills

Class 2 license

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Team player

Customer service

Safety

Load restraint

Job description

Job Title: Class 2 Driver

Reports to: Warehouse & Distribution Manager

Depot: Northampton

Overview

A practical Class 2 driving role delivering to pubs, bars and customers, combining safe, compliant driving with physical delivery work. This is a customer-facing position suited to drivers who take pride in doing the job properly, working as part of a team, and delivering a reliable service day in, day out.

Main Duties

• 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.

Knowledge and Experience

• 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.
• Good safety practices and driving habits.
• Possess the correct driving license required for the vehicle.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills.

LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However, we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,800 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.

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