Driver/Warehouse Operative (Basingstoke)

Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Career Opportunities: Driver/Warehouse Operative (2121)

Requisition ID 2121 - Posted - Operations - Despatch - External Location (1) - Despatch

40 hours a week, 08:00 to 17:00 Mon-Fri (1hr unpaid lunch break daily). These may vary according to business requirements.

Location: Berry Bros. & Rudd is more than 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.

The job in a nutshell

Berry Bros. & Rudd are seeking a new member to join our growing Driver team. This individual will be a team player; someone who is customer focused and dedicated to delivering customer excellence, and someone who will represent our business with pride and integrity. This driver opportunity is based on our Basingstoke site. This role will be predominantly London based deliveries; however, other counties and areas will need to be covered to provide support when required. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all deliveries are carried out safely, timely, and professionally to our customers on an assigned driving route.

Who you will work with

Internal: You’ll build strong relationships with our Despatch, Warehouse & Customer Service teams.

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 adhere 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).
• Carry out basic vehicle user maintenance checks.
• 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.

What you will bring to the role

Experience / Achievements

• Proven and demonstrable knowledge of driving in London city and home counties.
• Valid Cat C Driving Licence.
• Clean driving licence (no more than 3 points).
• Previous experience of handling fine wines and spirits would be an advantage.
• 3 years of demonstrable driving experience in a dynamic and high-performing environment.

Your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours:

• 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…

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.