Class 2 Driver - JW Lees Brewery

JW Lees; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join JW Lees as a Class 2 Driver (Dray), where you'll be integral to our logistics team. As a key player in delivering our products, you'll maintain high customer service standards and safety compliance. We offer a competitive salary, bonuses, discounts, and a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

30% company discount at pubs and hotels

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Annual company conference & party

Uniform/PPE provided

Qualifications

• Class 2 driving licence is essential.
• Valid drivers CPC and Tacho card required.
• Customer service skills for delivery interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Load and unload temperature-sensitive products safely.
• Ensure high levels of customer service during deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Class 2 driving licence

Up to date drivers CPC and Tacho card

Job description

Class 2 Driver (Dray) - Middleton - £12.92 per hour /Additional daily bonus to be earned based on delivery & returns

We are excited to announce that we are now recruiting for aClass 2 Driver (Dray)to join the logistics team, here at JW Lees.

Requirements

• Class 2 driving licence
• Up to date drivers CPC and Tacho card
• Competitive salary – paid 4 weekly.
• Additional daily bonus to be earned based on delivery & returns.
• Paid overtime where required
• Core hours Monday to Friday with some occasional weekends based on season.
• Company discount: 30% off in our pubs and hotels and discounted hotel stays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual company conference & party
• Uniform/PPE provided

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Company discount: 30% off in our pubs and hotels and discounted hotel stays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual company conference & party
• Bonus Scheme measured on empties, weight and returns

Roles and Responsibilities

• All duties are to be undertaken in accordance with the relevant legislation i.e. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Report to transport office prior to your designated start time.
• Daily Vehicle Checks for any defects.
• Any defects found – the relevant paperwork must be completed.
• With the assistance of dray mate proceed to load temperature sensitive cask products onto the vehicle in a safe and orderly manner for the next day’s deliveries. (if operating with 2 person crew)
• Safe unloading of full products at delivery points.
• Ensure all deliveries are handled in a professional manner, to reduce breakages
• Safe loading of empties from deliveries.
• Administration of paperwork – signatures on delivery notes, copies issued to customers etc.
• Ensuring the load is safe before going to next delivery. Dynamic risk assessments
• Returning to Brewery after run complete, unload vehicle of empties at designated areas.
• Report to Transport Office to ascertain if other tasks are outstanding.
• Assist other departments as and when necessary.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness with oneself and vehicle.
• Maintain Drivers Hours rules and regulations with regard to Tachographs/Working Time directive etc.
• Maintain high levels of customer service, aiming to exceed customer expectations at all times.
• Attend relevant training courses that will assist with your current role.
• Nights out may be required only on rare occasions and not regularly (holiday cover)

About JW Lees:

JW Lees is a seventh-generation family brewery company which was founded in 1828. Our six values are at the heart ofeverything we do:

• Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together

As a key team member of the JW Lees family we will offer you a competitive package, fantastic team environment and supported development opportunities throughout your career.