Warehouse Operative/Class 2 Driver

St Austell Brewery; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent brewery in Ferndown is looking for a Warehouse Operative/Class 2 Driver to join its distribution network. In this dual role, you will be responsible for picking stock, loading, and delivering goods while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a driving licence, FLT licence, and experience in a customer-focused environment. This full-time position offers competitive annual leave, career development opportunities, and discounts on food, drink, and accommodation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

30% discount on food & drink

50% discount on accommodation

Company pension scheme

Discounted membership with local businesses

Time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Appropriate driving licence and tachograph card.
• Experience delivering goods in a customer-focused environment.
• Experience in a warehouse or distribution setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Picking stock and operating counterbalance equipment.
• Loading and unloading deliveries and maintaining a tidy site.
• Delivering kegs safely and efficiently while adhering to all legislation.

Skills

Driving licence for vehicle

FLT licence for counterbalance

Good geographical knowledge

Manual handling experience

Experience using MHE equipment

Good working knowledge of H&S practices

Job description

Job description

Permanent employment opportunity! We are seeking a Warehouse Operative/Class 2 Driver to join our distribution network in Wimborne, Dorset. As a dedicated member of the Distribution team, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring customer orders are completed accurately and on time while maintaining St Austell Brewery's fantastic reputation across the South West. You will combine a role within the warehouse team with a driving role as required by the needs of the business. The warehouse/driving split will be approx. 70/30.

Responsibilities

• Picking stock and operating counterbalance equipment
• Putting away deliveries into warehouse
• Supporting with loading and unloading the fleet
• Helping to maintain a clean and tidy site
• Preparing the lorry for delivery and accurately verifying the contents of inventory loads against load sheet documents
• Reviewing all delivery instructions to support service standards
• Completing all documentation promptly and accurately as required
• Ensuring that the vehicle is loaded safely according to the load document
• Delivering stock in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensuring that all legislation relating to driving is complied with, including a tacho card

About you

• Appropriate level of driving licence for the vehicle, and a driver’s tachograph card
• FLT licence for counterbalance
• Relevant driving experience
• Good geographical knowledge of area
• Experience working in a customer-focused environment with a commercial outlook
• You will be delivering kegs with an average weight of 63kg meaning manual handling experience is preferable as the movement of heavy goods must be carried out in a safe and appropriate manner
• Experience operating MHE equipment
• Good working knowledge of H&S practices

What we offer in return

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 30% discount on food & drink and 50% discount on accommodation
• Fantastic training & career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Discounted membership with local businesses
• Time off to volunteer

Additional Info

Full time hours - 45 hours pw, working Monday - Friday

Equal Opportunities

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working. Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.