Seasonal Wine Retail Driver - Darlington (15 Hours - Fixed Term until 24/12/2026)

Majestic Wines Warehouse Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% Staff Discount

Uniform Provided

Career Opportunities

Job summary

Majestic Wine is seeking a Seasonal Driver in Darlington for a fixed-term season role to support deliveries and in-store tasks. You will engage customers, guide them through our wine, beer, and spirits selection, and ensure smooth daily operations during the peak season.

The role requires a full UK manual driving licence, 12+ months’ experience, and availability for evenings and weekends. Salary is £12.71 per hour with uniform provided and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence held for 12+ months with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Passion for customer service and sharing product knowledge.
• Seasonal, fixed-term contract ending Christmas Eve.

Responsibilities

• Deliver festive orders to customers and businesses.
• Provide excellent customer service and product recommendations.
• Assist with store operations and stock deliveries.
• Follow safety policies and company guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Delivery driving

Teamwork

Wine/spirits knowledge

Job description

Get Festive with Majestic Wine!

Ready to make this season sparkle? Majestic Wine, the UK’s leading wine specialist, is on the lookout for passionate, driven, and festive-loving individuals to join our store teams during the most magical time of the year!

If you have a passion for customer service, love sharing great products, and are happy getting behind the wheel, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Seasonal Driver, you will play a crucial part in bringing Christmas to life for our customers. Working alongside an energetic team, your mission is simple: help our customers discover and enjoy wines, beers, and spirits they’ll love this holiday season, while ensuring our store operations and deliveries run seamlessly.

Job Specifics

• Location:Darlington

• Contract: Fixed-Term Seasonal Contract (ending Christmas Eve)

• Hours:15 Hours Per Week

• Target Start Date:24/11/2026

• Driving Requirement: Delivery driving is a key part of this role! You must hold a full UK manual driving license (held for at least 12 months with no more than 6 penalty points) and feel confident driving one of our company vans.

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends

• Salary: £12.71 per hour

Key Responsibilities

As an ambassador for Majestic, you’ll help deliver a bespoke, memorable shopping experience for every customer. You will:

• Drive Sales & Service: Deliver world-class customer service that inspires loyalty and keeps customers coming back.

• Share the Passion: Enthusiastically guide customers through our range and recommend products tailored to their taste and celebrations.

• Keep Operations Flowing: Assist with daily store tasks, including processing stock deliveries, maintaining pristine merchandising standards, and proactively contacting customers regarding orders and promotions.

• Deliver the Magic: Safely and efficiently operate our company vans to deliver festive orders directly to local customers and businesses.

• Prioritise Safety: Follow all company safety standards, policies, and operational guidelines.

What We’re Looking For

• Customer First: A proven track record of delivering brilliant, welcoming customer service.

• Driven & Adaptable: A proactive, can-do attitude with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Team Player: Ability to work well independently (out on deliveries) and collaboratively within the store team.

• Product Curiosity: Prior wine, beer, or spirits knowledge is a bonus, but a genuine enthusiasm to learn is what really matters!

• Requirements: A valid full UK manual driver’s license (held for 12+ months).

What’s in it for You?

• Up to 20% Staff Discount perfect for stocking your own festive rack!

• Uniform Provided

• Career Opportunities seasonal roles frequently open doors to permanent positions within Majestic.

Ready to join the celebration? We look forward to receiving your application!

Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application process.

(Note: While we appreciate all applications, individual feedback can only be provided to candidates who attend an interview).