Class 2 Driver

Carlsberg Britvic; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

Range of high street discounts

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic is recruiting a Class 2 Driver for its UK operations. The role involves driving up to 26 tonnes, delivering stock to customers and supporting the warehouse team during loading and unloading. You will work a 46-hour week, predominantly Monday to Friday with flexibility across 7 days.

A valid Class 2 licence and CPC card are essential, with full training provided on induction. Excellent benefits include private medical, pension contributions, life assurance and a company bonus

Qualifications

• Current and valid Class 2 licence and CPC Card.
• Up-to-date Highway Code knowledge and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of local region.
• Customer service experience.
• Manual handling experience preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Drive lorries up to 26 tonnes to deliver stock.
• Support Drivers’ Mates and Warehouse in loading/unloading.
• Build strong relationships with customers and other departments.
• Use local knowledge to deliver on time.
• Maintain health and safety at all times.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

CPC Drivers Card

Highway Code knowledge

Local region knowledge

Customer service

Manual handling

Job description

Job Title: Class 2 Driver

Location: Cullompton, Tiverton, EX15 3FA

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 46 hours per week. Working predominantly on a Monday to Friday basis, flexibility needed to work any 5 days in a 7 day period.

Salary: £38,541 with OT paid at 1.5 x salary

Extensive Benefits, including but not limited to:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic's brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot's servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the role:

As a Class 2 Driver with Carlsberg Britvic, you will be working in a dray crew, alongside your partnered Driver's Mate as you visit different sites, interacting with different customers on route whilst delivering our amazing products! If you are interested in joining our journey, we are now recruiting for Class 2 Drivers. Reporting to the Transport Manager, this role will play a key part in our success journey, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following:

Role Responsibilities:

• Driving lorries up to 26 tonnes, delivering stock to our customers.
• Supporting the Driver's Mates and Warehouse team in loading/unloading stock.
• Building brilliant working relationships with your customers and other departments.
• Using your knowledge of the local region to safely deliver on-time.
• Holding health and safety at the forefront of all processes.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• A current and valid Class 2 Drivers Licence and CPC Drivers Card.
• Up to date knowledge of the Highway Code and driving (health and safety) legislation.
• Knowledge of local region.
• Customer service
• Manual handling experience and/or training desirable, however full training will be provided during induction.

Our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.