Seasonal Van Driver

Butcombe Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Discounts on food and drink

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthcare cover

Job summary

Liberation Wholesale, part of the Butcombe Group, seeks an aspiring Seasonal Van Driver for Guernsey's busy Distribution Centre from October through January. This hands-on role combines customer deliveries, stock handling and warehouse support, offering a great introduction to professional driving and distribution and potential progression to HGV status.

Deliveries across Guernsey, excellent customer service, and teamwork are essential as you work with an experienced team and aim to build a

Qualifications

• A full, valid driving licence.
• Interest in developing a career in driving and logistics.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering goods safely and efficiently to customers across Guernsey using a company van.
• Providing excellent customer service and acting as an ambassador for Liberation Wholesale.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and accurately.
• Supporting warehouse operations, including picking orders and preparing deliveries.
• Handling and moving stock including Wines, Beers, Spirits, Soft Drinks and Kegs/Barrels.
• Carrying out vehicle checks and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Working closely with the wider Distribution Centre team to ensure deliveries are completed on time.
• Learning from experienced drivers and gaining an understanding of HGV operations and distribution processes.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Liberation Wholesale are looking for an aspiring HGV Driver to join our busy Distribution Centre team!

Are you interested in driving and looking to build a long-term career in logistics?

We're looking for a Seasonal Van Driver to join our team from October through to January, supporting our busiest trading period. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable delivery and distribution experience while working alongside our experienced drivers and warehouse team.

For the right candidate, this position could be the first step towards a career as an HGV Driver, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role and receive support towards gaining HGV qualifications.

As one of Guernsey's leading wholesalers of Wines, Spirits, Beers & Minerals, we supply a wide range of customers across the island including Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, Shops and more.

This is a hands-on, varied role combining customer deliveries, stock handling and warehouse support, giving you a great introduction to the world of professional driving and distribution.

What will you be doing?

• Delivering goods safely and efficiently to customers across Guernsey using a company van
• Providing excellent customer service and acting as an ambassador for Liberation Wholesale
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and accurately
• Supporting warehouse operations, including picking orders and preparing deliveries
• Handling and moving stock including Wines, Beers, Spirits, Soft Drinks and Kegs/Barrels
• Carrying out vehicle checks and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Working closely with the wider Distribution Centre team to ensure deliveries are completed on time
• Learning from experienced drivers and gaining an understanding of HGV operations and distribution processes

Future HGV Driver Development

We're keen to hear from individuals looking to build a long-term career within our business. Successful candidates who demonstrate commitment, reliability and potential during the seasonal contract may have the opportunity to:

• Progress into a permanent driving role
• Begin training towards a Category C HGV Licence
• Receive support with HGV qualifications and development
• Build a rewarding career within our Distribution team

What do you need?

• A full, valid driving licence
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• An interest in developing a career in driving and logistics
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Good physical fitness and the ability to handle stock and deliveries throughout the day
• Previous delivery, warehouse or logistics experience would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Candidates must live in Guernsey and have the right to work in Guernsey

Why join us?

• 39-hour working week, Monday to Friday with a 7:30am start
• Fixed-term contract from October to January
• 20 days holiday, increasing with service up to 25 days
• 30% discount on food, drink and rooms at any Liberation Pub
• The option to buy additional annual leave days throughout the year
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Comprehensive healthcare cover via Westfield Health
• Discounts across hundreds of online and in-store retailers across the Channel Islands and UK
• 24/7 Mental, Financial and Physical Health support
• Opportunities for growth, development and promotion

Why Liberation Wholesale?

At Liberation Wholesale, part of Butcombe Group, we're proud of the role we play in supporting businesses across the island. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team where no two days are the same, gaining valuable driving and logistics experience while opening the door to future career opportunities.

If you're reliable, hardworking and interested in becoming an HGV Driver in the future, we'd love to hear from you!