Van Driver

Driver Hire Borders; Launceston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the drinks industry is seeking a Van Driver to deliver orders efficiently while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role involves vehicle maintenance, customer interaction, and accurate paperwork management. Ideal candidates will have the relevant driving licence and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Driving Licence for relevant class of vehicle (C1), clean preferred – maximum 6 points.
• Possess Driver CPC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver orders to customers in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and maintain vehicles.
• Complete all paperwork and administration required accurately.

Skills

Driving

Customer Service

Vehicle Maintenance

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Driver CPC qualification

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.

About the Role

The role of the Van Driver is to deliver orders to a customers’ premises in a courteous and efficient manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Keep all vehicles in good order and to carry out daily vehicle inspections as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Advise and assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles according to depot working practices.
• Deliver orders to customers in a courteous and efficient manner as tasked, completing all customer paperwork as directed and ensuring compliance with delivery schedules where applicable.
• Comply with all health & safety requirements including use of PPE at all times.
• Adhere to all training guidelines
• Complete all paperwork and administration required accurately, including the responsibility where necessary, for cash collection in accordance with SOPs.
• Comply (when driving on Company business) with all relevant road traffic acts and EC regulations currently in force, and applicable working hours’ regulations.
• Record, collect and return to the depot all empties, returns and damages placing them in the correct locations as directed.
• Ensure that the vehicle is maintained in a roadworthy condition & all defects are reported daily.
• Responsible for ensuring that the vehicle cab and load space are kept clean at all times and the load space is emptied at the end of each working day.
• Ensure that loads are maintained in a safe and stable manner so as to minimise the possibility of damage to stock or injury to persons.
• Attend driver debrief and liaise with appropriate staff on return to depot to ensure that all tasks have been achieved successfully.
• Carryout multiple daily runs as required.
• Direct the work of Drivers Mates, if used.
• Assist with warehouse duties when required.
• Assist the Team Leader or Distribution/Shift Manager as required

About you

• Driving Licence for relevant class of vehicle (C1), clean preferred – maximum 6 points. • Possess Driver CPC qualification

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 a 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.

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/