Class 2 Drivers

Carlsberg Britvic; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic is hiring a Class 2 Driver to join a dray crew and work with a partnered Driver's Mate. You will deliver stock to customers, support loading/unloading, and build strong customer relationships while maintaining safety standards.

The role involves early starts, around 48 hours weekly, with a salary of £44,088 plus overtime. Applicants must hold a valid Class 2 Licence and CPC Driver's Card, and have knowledge of the local region and the Highway Code.

Qualifications

• Must hold Class 2 driving licence and CPC Driver's Card.
• Health and safety awareness is essential for daily operations.
• Strong customer service and local area knowledge expected.

Responsibilities

• Drive lorries up to 26 tonnes to deliver stock to customers.
• Assist Driver's Mate and Warehouse team with loading/unloading.
• Build positive relationships with customers and other departments.
• Utilise local region knowledge to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain health and safety at all times during processes.
• Adhere to Highway Code and driving legislation; keep up to date.

Skills

Customer service

Health & safety

Local knowledge

Manual handling

Job description

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 multiple Class 2 Drivers.Reporting to the Transport Manager, this role will play a key part of our succuss 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.
• 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.

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 the Dynamic, Multi-Beverage Powerhouse, we are united by a single, consistent goal: ensuring our people thrive., 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.

Job Length: Permanent Working Hours: Average of 48 hours per week with start times to vary, no earlier than 4.30am.

Salary: £44,088 with OT paid at 1.5 x salary.

Extensive Benefits, including but not limited to:

• Monthly product allowance - alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available. £25 per month for full time or £13 per month for part time employees
• Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary if enrolled in pension, 2 x if not enrolled
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contributions - 5/6/7% matched contributions.
• 33 days annual leave per year. Bank holidays are normal working days, 3 days allowance must be used to book off Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
• Access to My Happy Hour (Reward Gateway) discount portal
• Shares Incentive Plan - company matched contributions up to £55 per month
• Employee ticket portal with chances to win a range of tickets to music and sporting events across the UK
• Access to staff shop (at certain CBBV locations) to purchase discounted company products
• Annual cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance education and loans
• Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme