Company Description
As a Primary Distribution Driver, you play a vital role in our logistics team, ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of products to various destinations. Your reliability and professionalism are evident from the moment you embark on your journey, guaranteeing a timely and flawless delivery of beer, wines, and spirits to Greene King Depots, Distribution Centres and other outlets. The working hours are an average of 48 hours per week between Monday and Friday with paid breaks. As a night driver, you will work from a flexible start time of between 5pm-7pm from our Bury St Edmunds distribution centre, travelling to a range of Greene King, customer and 3PL locations including London, Reading, Goole, Lichfield and Welwyn.
Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.
Additional Information
We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…
You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
Refer a friend – if you follow our refer a friend scheme and your referral is successfully hired, you will receive a generous bonus!
Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…
Job Description
Your role as a Primary Distribution Driver (nights)
Conduct daily vehicle and trailer checks to ensure safe and legal operational condition
Maintain vehicles, trailers, and associated equipment at a compliant safety level
Transport various loads across the UK while adhering to driver-hours regulations
Prioritise health and safety guidelines, ensuring excellent customer service throughout operations
What you’ll bring...
Thorough knowledge of drivers' hours, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance and safe driving practices
Demonstrated reliability in fulfilling responsibilities consistently and meeting deadlines
Methodical approaches to tasks, displaying careful planning, attention to detail, and organised work habits
Resilient attitude, capable of handling challenges and adapting to changing situations effectively
Hold a Class 1 (C+E) driving licence & Full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
Qualifications
- Class 1 Drivers Licence (C+E)
- Driver CPC
