Multi-Drop Class 2 Driver

C&C Group Plc; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Multi Drop Class 2 Driver, where your driving skills and commitment to customer service will shine. In this dynamic role, you will ensure timely deliveries of beverages to a variety of venues, from luxury hotels to local pubs. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you will work alongside a Driver's mate, navigating the local road network and maintaining excellent communication with customers. This position offers a chance to be part of a team that values sustainability and diversity, making a positive impact in the drinks industry. If you have the experience and passion, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of driving experience, including at least 12 months of Class 2 driving.
• Solid understanding of local road networks and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver orders safely and on time with assistance from a Driver's mate.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and ensure orders are packaged correctly.
• Communicate with customers about order delays or issues.

Skills

HGV driving

Customer service

Communication skills

Road network knowledge

Education

Valid HGV driving licence

CPC licence

Tools

Tachograph

Job description

We’re a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade – day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we’re always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we’re supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Drop Class 2 Driver to join our Matthew Clark team and the wider C&C family on a full-time permanent basis.

About the role

As a multi-drop Class 2 Driver for Matthew Clark, together with a Driver's Mate, you'll deliver orders to our customers’ premises in a courteous and efficient manner, ensuring we deliver safely and On Time and In Full.

Shifts: Monday to Friday (occasional weekend working during peak periods - ie. Xmas/Major sporting events)

You will be responsible for delivering our products to customers' premises within a geographical radius from the depot with assistance from a Driver's mate.

Excellent customer service is essential to our business needs as the customer is at the heart of everything we do; every order should be delivered with care, in a friendly manner, and on-time.

We can only consider your application if you have 3 years driving experience and are willing for us to undertake due diligence checks on your licence through the DVLA.

What your working day will look like:

• Undertake vehicle inspection checks
• Ensure customer orders are secured and packaged correctly for delivery prior to departure
• Liaise with your Driver’s mate to provide a download of the running sheet and customer orders
• Inform the customer of any order delays, stock shortages, or problems
• Assist with the unloading of customer orders from the vehicle to the customer premises
• Collect empty kegs/pallets and returns - when back at Depot ensure they are handled and stored correctly within the Warehouse or yard.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are adhered to
• Complete all paperwork/EPOD tasks and any administration tasks
• Liaise with Transport Management regarding vehicle issues/delays
• Ensure full compliance with Tachograph legislation

About you

You have a solid understanding of the local road network, backed by over three years of driving experience, including at least 12 months of Class 2 driving. You hold a valid HGV driving licence and CPC licence, ensuring you're fully qualified. You're experienced in delivering excellent customer service and possess strong communication skills. While experience with multi-drops is preferred, you're adaptable and capable of handling various delivery scenarios.

About Us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s, and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market-leading range, scale, and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps, and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.