Job Title: Driver, East Hub - (Fixed Term Contract 6 months)
Reporting To: Fleet Coordinator
Hours: 40 hours a week, 08:00 to 17:00 Mon-Fri
Location: Based in Cambridgeshire / Essex
We are looking for an experienced Driver to join our team as part of a trail to expand our UK delivery network, with an opportunity to become a permanent if successful.
Berry Bros. & Rudd is 325 years old, but we never stand still. As the world's best and most trusted fine wine and spirits merchant, we are committed to helping our customers drink better, now and in the future. A career at Berry Bros. & Rudd is a unique and rewarding experience, combining the rich background of centuries of history with a modern family-owned culture, built on ambitious plans and with people at its heart.
What do we offer:
- Competitive Salary - £30,580 per annum
- Overtime - Opportunity to earn overtime at £21 per hour
- Annual leave - 24 days per annum (pro-rata for the duration of your contract)
- Private Medical Cover - with access to a video GP appointments
- Employee Assistance Programme - confidential counselling helpline (24/7)
- Generous Employee Discount - up to 40% off our products
- Life insurance - 4 x your basic salary
The job in a nutshell
We are looking for an experienced Driver to cover east England, specifically Cambridge and surrounding counties. You will be required to collect stock daily from Saffron Walden, for onwards delivery to our customers. The successful candidate will be a team player, customer focused and dedicated to delivering customer excellence, and someone who'll represent our Company with pride and integrity. You'll be responsible for ensuring all deliveries are carried out safely, timely and professionally to our customers on an assigned driving route.
What you will do
- You will be required to carry out multi drop deliveries of fine wines and spirits during your workday.
- Demonstrate the highest level of professional driver and customer service standards, interacting with our customers and keeping with the Berry Bros. & Rudd brand.
- Conduct daily/weekly/monthly vehicle inspections.
- Load/unload goods at customer addresses and adhering to specific delivery information (or requests) made by our customers.
- Obtain delivery confirmation from each delivery point using our selected POD automated system (training will be provided).
- You will be required to always keep your vehicle in a clean and presentable condition.
- Ensure that all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation.
- Maintaining site security.
- Taking responsibility of orders from collection to delivery, including any stock returns.
What you will bring to the role
Experience / Achievements
Essential:
- Valid Cat C Driving Licence.
- Held UK driving licence for a minimum of 1 year.
- Clean driving licence (no more than 3 points).
Desirable:
- Previous experience of handling luxury goods would be an advantage.
- 3 years of demonstrable driving experience in a dynamic and high performing environment.
Your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- You will have good social and interpersonal skills.
- A flexible approach to working hours.
We support our colleagues with a wide range of benefits: you will start with 24 days' holiday, and 3 additional days over the Christmas period and 1 Personal Day, Private Medical cover & Health plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), generous Employee discount (up to 40% off products), and many more.
Closing date: 7th August 2024
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.