Driver

Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

£500 Bonus

Overtime

Annual leave 24 days pro-rata

Private Medical Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Employee Discount

Life insurance

Job summary

Berry Bros. & Rudd is seeking an experienced Driver to cover London and surrounding counties during the busy Christmas period. You will ensure deliveries are carried out safely, on time, and professionally, representing the Berry Bros. & Rudd brand with pride.

The role requires a valid Cat B licence, 3+ years driving, and a focus on high-quality customer service for luxury goods. Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and excellent benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Cat B Driving Licence.
• Held UK driving licence for a minimum of 3 years.
• Clean driving licence (no more than 3 points).
• 3 years of demonstrable driving experience in a dynamic and high performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi drop deliveries of fine wines and spirits.
• Demonstrate professional driver and customer service standards, interacting with our customers and keeping with the Berry Bros. & Rudd brand.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly vehicle inspections.
• Load/unload goods at customer addresses and adhere to delivery information.
• Obtain delivery confirmation from each delivery point using our POD automated system (training will be provided).
• Carry out basic vehicle user maintenance checks daily.
• Keep vehicle clean and presentable at all times.
• Ensure all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Skills

Cat B Licence

3+ Years Driving

Clean Licence

Multi-drop Deliveries

Customer Service Focus

Job description

Requisition ID2442-Posted11/02/2026-Operations-Despatch- External Location (1) -Despatch

Berry Bros. & Rudd is 325 years old, but we never stand still. As the world’s best and most trusted fine wine and spirits merchant, we are committed to helping our customers drink better, now and in the future. A career at Berry Bros. & Rudd is a unique and rewarding experience, combining the rich background of centuries of history with a modern family-owned culture, built on ambitious plans and with people at its heart.

We are looking for experienced Driver to join our team for the upcoming busy Christmas period from November until 24th December.

What do we offer:

• Competitive Salary - £30,692 per annum (pro-rata for the duration of your contract)
• £500 Bonus – Awarded upon completion of contract, based on attendance & competence
• Overtime – Opportunity to earn overtime
• Annual leave – 24 days per annum (pro-rata for the duration of your contract)
• Private Medical Cover with access to a video GP appointments
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential counselling helpline (24/7)
• Generous Employee Discount – up to 40% off our products
• Life insurance – 4 x your basic salary

The job in a nutshell

We are looking for experience Driver to cover London and surrounding counties. The successful candidate will be a team player, customer focused and dedicated to delivering customer excellence, and someone who’ll represent our Company with pride and integrity. You’ll be responsible for ensuring all deliveries are carried out safely, timely and professionally to our customers on an assigned driving route.

What you will do

• You will be required to carry out multi drop deliveries of fine wines and spirits during your workday.
• Demonstrate the highest level of professional driver and customer service standards, interacting with our customers and keeping with the Berry Bros. & Rudd brand.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly vehicle inspections.
• Load/unload goods at customer addresses and adhering to specific delivery information (or requests) made by our customers.
• Obtain delivery confirmation from each delivery point using our selected POD automated system (training will be provided).
• Carry out basic vehicle user maintenance checks daily.
• You will be required to always keep your vehicle in a clean and presentable condition.
• Ensure that all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation.

What you will bring to the role

Experience / Achievements

• Valid Cat B Driving Licence.
• Held UK driving licence for a minimum of 3 years.
• Clean driving licence (no more than 3 points).
• Previous experience of handling luxury goods would be an advantage.
• 3 years of demonstrable driving experience in a dynamic and high performing environment.

Your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

• You will have good social and interpersonal skills
• A flexible approach to working hours

N.B.We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing datein the event ofan overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.